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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.98, 36,119.45 and 14,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.98, 36,119.45 and 14,237.07 is: 19,647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.98 : 36,119.45 = 14,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.98/36,119.45 = 14,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.98x = 36,119.45 × 14,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.98x = 514,235,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,235,138.01/26,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.56

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