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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.76, 36,041.31 and 14,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.76, 36,041.31 and 14,180.10 is: 19,568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.76 : 36,041.31 = 14,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.76/36,041.31 = 14,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.76x = 36,041.31 × 14,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.76x = 511,069,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,069,379.93/26,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.64

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