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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.41, 36,130.51 and 14,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.41, 36,130.51 and 14,244.84 is: 19,657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.41 : 36,130.51 = 14,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.41/36,130.51 = 14,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.41x = 36,130.51 × 14,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.41x = 514,673,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,673,298.46/26,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.97

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