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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.64, 36,113.74 and 14,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.64, 36,113.74 and 14,233.08 is: 19,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.64 : 36,113.74 = 14,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.64/36,113.74 = 14,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.64x = 36,113.74 × 14,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.64x = 514,009,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,009,750.52/26,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.45

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