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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.77, 36,035.57 and 14,176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.77, 36,035.57 and 14,176.10 is: 19,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.77 : 36,035.57 = 14,176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.77/36,035.57 = 14,176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.77x = 36,035.57 × 14,176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.77x = 510,843,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,843,592.82/26,112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.98

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