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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.97, 36,034.49 and 14,175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.97, 36,034.49 and 14,175.32 is: 19,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.97 : 36,034.49 = 14,175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.97/36,034.49 = 14,175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.97x = 36,034.49 × 14,175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.97x = 510,800,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,800,282.05/26,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.92

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