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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.69, 36,115.29 and 14,234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.69, 36,115.29 and 14,234.13 is: 19,642.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.69 : 36,115.29 = 14,234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.69/36,115.29 = 14,234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.69x = 36,115.29 × 14,234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.69x = 514,069,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,069,732.85/26,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.96

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