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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.74, 36,115.79 and 14,234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.74, 36,115.79 and 14,234.16 is: 19,643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.74 : 36,115.79 = 14,234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.74/36,115.79 = 14,234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.74x = 36,115.79 × 14,234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.74x = 514,077,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,077,933.39/26,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.23

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