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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.54, 36,034.01 and 14,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.54, 36,034.01 and 14,174.88 is: 19,561.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.54 : 36,034.01 = 14,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.54/36,034.01 = 14,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.54x = 36,034.01 × 14,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.54x = 510,777,696.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,777,696.79/26,111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.38

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