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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.97, 36,127.41 and 14,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.97, 36,127.41 and 14,242.32 is: 19,654.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.97 : 36,127.41 = 14,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.97/36,127.41 = 14,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.97x = 36,127.41 × 14,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.97x = 514,538,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,538,133.99/26,178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.64

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