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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.91, 36,111.36 and 14,230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.91, 36,111.36 and 14,230.99 is: 19,638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.91 : 36,111.36 = 14,230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.91/36,111.36 = 14,230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.91x = 36,111.36 × 14,230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.91x = 513,900,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,900,222.49/26,167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.57

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