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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.16, 36,033.66 and 14,174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.16, 36,033.66 and 14,174.60 is: 19,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.16 : 36,033.66 = 14,174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.16/36,033.66 = 14,174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.16x = 36,033.66 × 14,174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.16x = 510,762,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,762,536.87/26,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.08

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