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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.85, 36,129.73 and 14,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.85, 36,129.73 and 14,244.27 is: 19,657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.85 : 36,129.73 = 14,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.85/36,129.73 = 14,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.85x = 36,129.73 × 14,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.85x = 514,641,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,641,687.99/26,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.18

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