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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.20, 36,041.76 and 14,180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.20, 36,041.76 and 14,180.53 is: 19,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.20 : 36,041.76 = 14,180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.20/36,041.76 = 14,180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.20x = 36,041.76 × 14,180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.20x = 511,091,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,091,258.93/26,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.14

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