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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.60, 36,131.04 and 14,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.60, 36,131.04 and 14,245.44 is: 19,658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.60 : 36,131.04 = 14,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.60/36,131.04 = 14,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.60x = 36,131.04 × 14,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.60x = 514,702,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,702,562.46/26,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.94

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