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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.62, 36,115.92 and 14,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.62, 36,115.92 and 14,233.92 is: 19,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.62 : 36,115.92 = 14,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.62/36,115.92 = 14,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.62x = 36,115.92 × 14,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.62x = 514,071,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,071,116.01/26,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.06

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