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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.22, 36,033.27 and 14,174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.22, 36,033.27 and 14,174.31 is: 19,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.22 : 36,033.27 = 14,174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.22/36,033.27 = 14,174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.22x = 36,033.27 × 14,174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.22x = 510,746,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,746,739.29/26,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.43

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