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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.61, 36,111.57 and 14,231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.61, 36,111.57 and 14,231.21 is: 19,639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.61 : 36,111.57 = 14,231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.61/36,111.57 = 14,231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.61x = 36,111.57 × 14,231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.61x = 513,911,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,911,426.38/26,167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.22

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