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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.02, 36,112.02 and 14,231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.02, 36,112.02 and 14,231.32 is: 19,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.02 : 36,112.02 = 14,231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.02/36,112.02 = 14,231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.02x = 36,112.02 × 14,231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.02x = 513,921,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,921,712.47/26,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.30

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