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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.91, 36,119.63 and 14,237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.91, 36,119.63 and 14,237.33 is: 19,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.91 : 36,119.63 = 14,237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.91/36,119.63 = 14,237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.91x = 36,119.63 × 14,237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.91x = 514,247,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,247,020.60/26,173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.31

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