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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.24, 36,113.72 and 14,232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.24, 36,113.72 and 14,232.66 is: 19,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.24 : 36,113.72 = 14,232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.24/36,113.72 = 14,232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.24x = 36,113.72 × 14,232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.24x = 513,994,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,994,516.30/26,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.17

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