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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.20, 36,114.60 and 14,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.20, 36,114.60 and 14,233.64 is: 19,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.20 : 36,114.60 = 14,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.20/36,114.60 = 14,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.20x = 36,114.60 × 14,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.20x = 514,042,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,042,215.14/26,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.27

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