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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.12, 36,033.72 and 14,174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.12, 36,033.72 and 14,174.48 is: 19,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.12 : 36,033.72 = 14,174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.12/36,033.72 = 14,174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.12x = 36,033.72 × 14,174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.12x = 510,759,243.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,759,243.47/26,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.99

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