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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.91, 36,121.01 and 14,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.91, 36,121.01 and 14,238.33 is: 19,648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.91 : 36,121.01 = 14,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.91/36,121.01 = 14,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.91x = 36,121.01 × 14,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.91x = 514,302,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,302,789.12/26,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.69

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