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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,118.06, 36,041.93 and 14,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,118.06, 36,041.93 and 14,181.14 is: 19,569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,118.06 : 36,041.93 = 14,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,118.06/36,041.93 = 14,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,118.06x = 36,041.93 × 14,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,118.06x = 511,115,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,115,404.08/26,118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.42

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