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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.68, 36,118.67 and 14,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.68, 36,118.67 and 14,237.07 is: 19,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.68 : 36,118.67 = 14,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.68/36,118.67 = 14,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.68x = 36,118.67 × 14,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.68x = 514,223,961.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,223,961.91/26,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.61

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