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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.37, 36,115.28 and 14,233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.37, 36,115.28 and 14,233.79 is: 19,642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.37 : 36,115.28 = 14,233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.37/36,115.28 = 14,233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.37x = 36,115.28 × 14,233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.37x = 514,057,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,057,383.81/26,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.73

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