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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.08, 36,033.68 and 14,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.08, 36,033.68 and 14,175.16 is: 19,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.08 : 36,033.68 = 14,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.08/36,033.68 = 14,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.08x = 36,033.68 × 14,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.08x = 510,783,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,783,179.39/26,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.18

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