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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.93, 36,125.34 and 14,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.93, 36,125.34 and 14,241.24 is: 19,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.93 : 36,125.34 = 14,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.93/36,125.34 = 14,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.93x = 36,125.34 × 14,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.93x = 514,469,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,469,637.02/26,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.80

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