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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.54, 36,115.53 and 14,234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.54, 36,115.53 and 14,234.26 is: 19,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.54 : 36,115.53 = 14,234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.54/36,115.53 = 14,234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.54x = 36,115.53 × 14,234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.54x = 514,077,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,077,844.06/26,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.38

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