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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.21, 36,113.85 and 14,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.21, 36,113.85 and 14,233.54 is: 19,641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.21 : 36,113.85 = 14,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.21/36,113.85 = 14,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.21x = 36,113.85 × 14,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.21x = 514,027,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,027,928.53/26,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.72

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