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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.13, 36,119.40 and 14,236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.13, 36,119.40 and 14,236.57 is: 19,646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.13 : 36,119.40 = 14,236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.13/36,119.40 = 14,236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.13x = 36,119.40 × 14,236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.13x = 514,216,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,216,185.86/26,173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.72

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