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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.36, 36,113.98 and 14,232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.36, 36,113.98 and 14,232.97 is: 19,641.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.36 : 36,113.98 = 14,232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.36/36,113.98 = 14,232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.36x = 36,113.98 × 14,232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.36x = 514,009,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,009,193.92/26,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.64

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