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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.91, 36,122.38 and 14,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.91, 36,122.38 and 14,239.33 is: 19,650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.91 : 36,122.38 = 14,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.91/36,122.38 = 14,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.91x = 36,122.38 × 14,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.91x = 514,358,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,358,489.21/26,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.07

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