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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.17, 36,111.68 and 14,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.17, 36,111.68 and 14,231.24 is: 19,638.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.17 : 36,111.68 = 14,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.17/36,111.68 = 14,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.17x = 36,111.68 × 14,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.17x = 513,913,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,913,786.54/26,168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.89

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