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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.65, 36,126.86 and 14,243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.65, 36,126.86 and 14,243.03 is: 19,654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.65 : 36,126.86 = 14,243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.65/36,126.86 = 14,243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.65x = 36,126.86 × 14,243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.65x = 514,556,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,556,023.30/26,179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.81

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