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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.84, 36,111.96 and 14,232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.84, 36,111.96 and 14,232.17 is: 19,639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.84 : 36,111.96 = 14,232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.84/36,111.96 = 14,232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.84x = 36,111.96 × 14,232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.84x = 513,951,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,951,644.03/26,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.83

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