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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.72, 36,035.34 and 14,175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.72, 36,035.34 and 14,175.81 is: 19,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.72 : 36,035.34 = 14,175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.72/36,035.34 = 14,175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.72x = 36,035.34 × 14,175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.72x = 510,830,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,830,133.13/26,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.50

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