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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.13, 36,116.64 and 14,234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.13, 36,116.64 and 14,234.57 is: 19,643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.13 : 36,116.64 = 14,234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.13/36,116.64 = 14,234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.13x = 36,116.64 × 14,234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.13x = 514,104,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,104,659.66/26,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.96

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