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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.69, 36,109.78 and 14,230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.69, 36,109.78 and 14,230.13 is: 19,637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.69 : 36,109.78 = 14,230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.69/36,109.78 = 14,230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.69x = 36,109.78 × 14,230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.69x = 513,846,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,846,647.55/26,166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,637.43

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