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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.97, 36,114.66 and 14,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.97, 36,114.66 and 14,232.07 is: 19,641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.97 : 36,114.66 = 14,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.97/36,114.66 = 14,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.97x = 36,114.66 × 14,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.97x = 513,986,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,986,414.29/26,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.06

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