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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.58, 36,033.74 and 14,174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.58, 36,033.74 and 14,174.91 is: 19,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.58 : 36,033.74 = 14,174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.58/36,033.74 = 14,174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.58x = 36,033.74 × 14,174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.58x = 510,775,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,775,021.46/26,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.25

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