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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.85, 36,115.47 and 14,233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.85, 36,115.47 and 14,233.93 is: 19,642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.85 : 36,115.47 = 14,233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.85/36,115.47 = 14,233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.85x = 36,115.47 × 14,233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.85x = 514,065,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,065,071.90/26,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.66

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