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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.28, 36,119.30 and 14,236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.28, 36,119.30 and 14,236.71 is: 19,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.28 : 36,119.30 = 14,236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.28/36,119.30 = 14,236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.28x = 36,119.30 × 14,236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.28x = 514,219,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,219,907.62/26,173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.75

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