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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.69, 36,130.82 and 14,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.69, 36,130.82 and 14,244.92 is: 19,658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.69 : 36,130.82 = 14,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.69/36,130.82 = 14,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.69x = 36,130.82 × 14,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.69x = 514,680,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,680,640.43/26,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.04

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