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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.69, 36,041.42 and 14,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.69, 36,041.42 and 14,180.76 is: 19,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.69 : 36,041.42 = 14,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.69/36,041.42 = 14,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.69x = 36,041.42 × 14,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.69x = 511,094,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,094,656.18/26,117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.91

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