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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.96, 36,115.76 and 14,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.96, 36,115.76 and 14,234.08 is: 19,642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.96 : 36,115.76 = 14,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.96/36,115.76 = 14,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.96x = 36,115.76 × 14,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.96x = 514,074,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,074,617.10/26,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.94

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