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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.05, 36,128.06 and 14,243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.05, 36,128.06 and 14,243.11 is: 19,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.05 : 36,128.06 = 14,243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.05/36,128.06 = 14,243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.05x = 36,128.06 × 14,243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.05x = 514,575,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,575,932.67/26,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.27

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