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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.84, 36,035.72 and 14,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.84, 36,035.72 and 14,176.16 is: 19,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.84 : 36,035.72 = 14,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.84/36,035.72 = 14,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.84x = 36,035.72 × 14,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.84x = 510,848,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,848,132.44/26,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.10

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