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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.97, 36,121.88 and 14,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.97, 36,121.88 and 14,238.32 is: 19,649.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.97 : 36,121.88 = 14,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.97/36,121.88 = 14,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.97x = 36,121.88 × 14,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.97x = 514,314,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,314,741.43/26,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,649.11

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