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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.68, 36,042.62 and 14,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.68, 36,042.62 and 14,181.08 is: 19,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.68 : 36,042.62 = 14,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.68/36,042.62 = 14,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.68x = 36,042.62 × 14,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.68x = 511,123,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,123,277.63/26,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.01

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