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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.76, 36,119.39 and 14,236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.76, 36,119.39 and 14,236.83 is: 19,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.76 : 36,119.39 = 14,236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.76/36,119.39 = 14,236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.76x = 36,119.39 × 14,236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.76x = 514,225,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,225,543.95/26,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.61

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