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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.90, 36,118.89 and 14,236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.90, 36,118.89 and 14,236.27 is: 19,646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.90 : 36,118.89 = 14,236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.90/36,118.89 = 14,236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.90x = 36,118.89 × 14,236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.90x = 514,198,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,198,270.14/26,172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.21

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