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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.78, 36,129.56 and 14,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.78, 36,129.56 and 14,244.11 is: 19,656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.78 : 36,129.56 = 14,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.78/36,129.56 = 14,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.78x = 36,129.56 × 14,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.78x = 514,633,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,633,175.02/26,180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,656.91

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