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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.56, 36,114.34 and 14,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.56, 36,114.34 and 14,233.88 is: 19,642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.56 : 36,114.34 = 14,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.56/36,114.34 = 14,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.56x = 36,114.34 × 14,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.56x = 514,047,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,047,181.84/26,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.19

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