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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.42, 36,118.68 and 14,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.42, 36,118.68 and 14,236.52 is: 19,646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.42 : 36,118.68 = 14,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.42/36,118.68 = 14,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.42x = 36,118.68 × 14,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.42x = 514,204,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,204,058.42/26,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.79

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