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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.28, 36,116.46 and 14,234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.28, 36,116.46 and 14,234.76 is: 19,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.28 : 36,116.46 = 14,234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.28/36,116.46 = 14,234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.28x = 36,116.46 × 14,234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.28x = 514,109,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,109,140.15/26,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.02

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