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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.76, 36,042.69 and 14,181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.76, 36,042.69 and 14,181.10 is: 19,570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.76 : 36,042.69 = 14,181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.76/36,042.69 = 14,181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.76x = 36,042.69 × 14,181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.76x = 511,124,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,124,991.16/26,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.02

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