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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.62, 36,111.78 and 14,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.62, 36,111.78 and 14,230.92 is: 19,638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.62 : 36,111.78 = 14,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.62/36,111.78 = 14,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.62x = 36,111.78 × 14,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.62x = 513,903,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,903,852.24/26,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.92

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