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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.56, 36,111.58 and 14,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.56, 36,111.58 and 14,231.88 is: 19,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.56 : 36,111.58 = 14,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.56/36,111.58 = 14,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.56x = 36,111.58 × 14,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.56x = 513,935,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,935,637.59/26,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.43

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