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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.68, 36,112.67 and 14,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.68, 36,112.67 and 14,233.02 is: 19,640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.68 : 36,112.67 = 14,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.68/36,112.67 = 14,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.68x = 36,112.67 × 14,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.68x = 513,992,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,992,354.36/26,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.76

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