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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.46, 36,126.86 and 14,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.46, 36,126.86 and 14,242.44 is: 19,654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.46 : 36,126.86 = 14,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.46/36,126.86 = 14,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.46x = 36,126.86 × 14,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.46x = 514,534,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,534,635.94/26,178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.89

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