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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,120.08, 36,044.70 and 14,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,120.08, 36,044.70 and 14,183.16 is: 19,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,120.08 : 36,044.70 = 14,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,120.08/36,044.70 = 14,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,120.08x = 36,044.70 × 14,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,120.08x = 511,227,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,227,747.25/26,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.21

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