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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.05, 36,126.68 and 14,242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.05, 36,126.68 and 14,242.11 is: 19,653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.05 : 36,126.68 = 14,242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.05/36,126.68 = 14,242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.05x = 36,126.68 × 14,242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.05x = 514,520,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,520,186.10/26,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,653.89

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