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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.13, 36,127.51 and 14,243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.13, 36,127.51 and 14,243.48 is: 19,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.13 : 36,127.51 = 14,243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.13/36,127.51 = 14,243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.13x = 36,127.51 × 14,243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.13x = 514,581,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,581,385.37/26,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.42

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