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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,118.72, 36,043.98 and 14,182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,118.72, 36,043.98 and 14,182.06 is: 19,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,118.72 : 36,043.98 = 14,182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,118.72/36,043.98 = 14,182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,118.72x = 36,043.98 × 14,182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,118.72x = 511,177,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,177,887.00/26,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.32

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