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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.74, 36,117.17 and 14,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.74, 36,117.17 and 14,235.16 is: 19,644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.74 : 36,117.17 = 14,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.74/36,117.17 = 14,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.74x = 36,117.17 × 14,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.74x = 514,133,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,133,693.70/26,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.61

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