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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.30, 36,033.48 and 14,174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.30, 36,033.48 and 14,174.54 is: 19,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.30 : 36,033.48 = 14,174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.30/36,033.48 = 14,174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.30x = 36,033.48 × 14,174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.30x = 510,758,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,758,003.60/26,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.80

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