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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.72, 36,115.70 and 14,232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.72, 36,115.70 and 14,232.82 is: 19,642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.72 : 36,115.70 = 14,232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.72/36,115.70 = 14,232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.72x = 36,115.70 × 14,232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.72x = 514,028,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,028,231.25/26,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.10

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