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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.17, 36,118.33 and 14,236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.17, 36,118.33 and 14,236.27 is: 19,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.17 : 36,118.33 = 14,236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.17/36,118.33 = 14,236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.17x = 36,118.33 × 14,236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.17x = 514,190,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,190,171.94/26,172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.45

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