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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.31, 36,033 and 14,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.31, 36,033 and 14,174.42 is: 19,561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.31 : 36,033 = 14,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.31/36,033 = 14,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.31x = 36,033 × 14,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.31x = 510,746,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,746,875.86/26,110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.12

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