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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.29, 36,033.66 and 14,174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.29, 36,033.66 and 14,174.63 is: 19,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.29 : 36,033.66 = 14,174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.29/36,033.66 = 14,174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.29x = 36,033.66 × 14,174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.29x = 510,763,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,763,727.17/26,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.03

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