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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.44, 36,116.18 and 14,234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.44, 36,116.18 and 14,234.69 is: 19,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.44 : 36,116.18 = 14,234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.44/36,116.18 = 14,234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.44x = 36,116.18 × 14,234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.44x = 514,102,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,102,374.53/26,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.39

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