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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.94, 36,110.73 and 14,231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.94, 36,110.73 and 14,231.28 is: 19,638.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.94 : 36,110.73 = 14,231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.94/36,110.73 = 14,231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.94x = 36,110.73 × 14,231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.94x = 513,901,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,901,815.24/26,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.60

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