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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,118.15, 36,042.88 and 14,181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,118.15, 36,042.88 and 14,181.49 is: 19,570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,118.15 : 36,042.88 = 14,181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,118.15/36,042.88 = 14,181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,118.15x = 36,042.88 × 14,181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,118.15x = 511,141,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,141,491.17/26,118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.36

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