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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.72, 36,130.68 and 14,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.72, 36,130.68 and 14,244.84 is: 19,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.72 : 36,130.68 = 14,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.72/36,130.68 = 14,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.72x = 36,130.68 × 14,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.72x = 514,675,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,675,755.69/26,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.83

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