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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.57, 36,032.99 and 14,174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.57, 36,032.99 and 14,174.65 is: 19,560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.57 : 36,032.99 = 14,174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.57/36,032.99 = 14,174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.57x = 36,032.99 × 14,174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.57x = 510,755,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,755,021.70/26,111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.49

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