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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.16, 36,033.48 and 14,174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.16, 36,033.48 and 14,174.51 is: 19,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.16 : 36,033.48 = 14,174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.16/36,033.48 = 14,174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.16x = 36,033.48 × 14,174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.16x = 510,756,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,756,742.43/26,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.86

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