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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.56, 36,119.84 and 14,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.56, 36,119.84 and 14,237.88 is: 19,647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.56 : 36,119.84 = 14,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.56/36,119.84 = 14,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.56x = 36,119.84 × 14,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.56x = 514,269,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,269,947.54/26,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.70

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