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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.61, 36,041.25 and 14,180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.61, 36,041.25 and 14,180.15 is: 19,568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.61 : 36,041.25 = 14,180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.61/36,041.25 = 14,180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.61x = 36,041.25 × 14,180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.61x = 511,070,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,070,150.98/26,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.78

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