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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.62, 36,113.16 and 14,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.62, 36,113.16 and 14,231.92 is: 19,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.62 : 36,113.16 = 14,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.62/36,113.16 = 14,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.62x = 36,113.16 × 14,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.62x = 513,959,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,959,604.07/26,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.30

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