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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,118.05, 36,041.86 and 14,181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,118.05, 36,041.86 and 14,181.11 is: 19,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,118.05 : 36,041.86 = 14,181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,118.05/36,041.86 = 14,181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,118.05x = 36,041.86 × 14,181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,118.05x = 511,113,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,113,553.94/26,118.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.36

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