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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.40, 36,127.65 and 14,242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.40, 36,127.65 and 14,242.73 is: 19,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.40 : 36,127.65 = 14,242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.40/36,127.65 = 14,242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.40x = 36,127.65 × 14,242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.40x = 514,556,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,556,364.48/26,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.01

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