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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.52, 36,130.66 and 14,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.52, 36,130.66 and 14,244.94 is: 19,658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.52 : 36,130.66 = 14,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.52/36,130.66 = 14,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.52x = 36,130.66 × 14,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.52x = 514,679,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,679,093.41/26,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.11

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