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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.31, 36,035.76 and 14,176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.31, 36,035.76 and 14,176.42 is: 19,563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.31 : 36,035.76 = 14,176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.31/36,035.76 = 14,176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.31x = 36,035.76 × 14,176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.31x = 510,858,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,858,068.78/26,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.88

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