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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.56, 36,112.96 and 14,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.56, 36,112.96 and 14,232.88 is: 19,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.56 : 36,112.96 = 14,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.56/36,112.96 = 14,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.56x = 36,112.96 × 14,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.56x = 513,991,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,991,426.12/26,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.81

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