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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.92, 36,118.82 and 14,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.92, 36,118.82 and 14,236.36 is: 19,646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.92 : 36,118.82 = 14,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.92/36,118.82 = 14,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.92x = 36,118.82 × 14,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.92x = 514,200,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,200,524.30/26,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.28

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