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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.94, 36,117.02 and 14,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.94, 36,117.02 and 14,235.38 is: 19,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.94 : 36,117.02 = 14,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.94/36,117.02 = 14,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.94x = 36,117.02 × 14,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.94x = 514,139,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,139,504.17/26,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.68

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