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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.90, 36,117.51 and 14,235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.90, 36,117.51 and 14,235.27 is: 19,644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.90 : 36,117.51 = 14,235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.90/36,117.51 = 14,235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.90x = 36,117.51 × 14,235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.90x = 514,142,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,142,506.58/26,171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.83

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