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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.13, 36,127.56 and 14,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.13, 36,127.56 and 14,242.46 is: 19,654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.13 : 36,127.56 = 14,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.13/36,127.56 = 14,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.13x = 36,127.56 × 14,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.13x = 514,545,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,545,147.56/26,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.79

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