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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.47, 36,130.86 and 14,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.47, 36,130.86 and 14,244.82 is: 19,658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.47 : 36,130.86 = 14,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.47/36,130.86 = 14,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.47x = 36,130.86 × 14,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.47x = 514,677,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,677,597.15/26,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.09

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