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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,119.78, 36,044.73 and 14,183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,119.78, 36,044.73 and 14,183.02 is: 19,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,119.78 : 36,044.73 = 14,183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,119.78/36,044.73 = 14,183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,119.78x = 36,044.73 × 14,183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,119.78x = 511,223,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,223,126.48/26,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.26

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