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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.97, 36,126.03 and 14,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.97, 36,126.03 and 14,241.32 is: 19,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.97 : 36,126.03 = 14,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.97/36,126.03 = 14,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.97x = 36,126.03 × 14,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.97x = 514,482,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,482,172.93/26,177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,653.25

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