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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.96, 36,114.38 and 14,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.96, 36,114.38 and 14,233.08 is: 19,641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.96 : 36,114.38 = 14,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.96/36,114.38 = 14,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.96x = 36,114.38 × 14,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.96x = 514,018,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,018,859.69/26,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.56

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