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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.45, 36,121.34 and 14,238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.45, 36,121.34 and 14,238.43 is: 19,649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.45 : 36,121.34 = 14,238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.45/36,121.34 = 14,238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.45x = 36,121.34 × 14,238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.45x = 514,311,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,311,171.10/26,174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,649.36

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