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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.13, 36,128.89 and 14,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.13, 36,128.89 and 14,244.48 is: 19,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.13 : 36,128.89 = 14,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.13/36,128.89 = 14,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.13x = 36,128.89 × 14,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.13x = 514,637,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,637,251.03/26,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,656.80

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