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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.14, 36,041.70 and 14,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.14, 36,041.70 and 14,180.44 is: 19,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.14 : 36,041.70 = 14,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.14/36,041.70 = 14,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.14x = 36,041.70 × 14,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.14x = 511,087,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,087,164.35/26,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.03

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