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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,103.94, 36,023.46 and 14,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,103.94, 36,023.46 and 14,167.28 is: 19,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,103.94 : 36,023.46 = 14,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,103.94/36,023.46 = 14,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,103.94x = 36,023.46 × 14,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,103.94x = 510,354,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,354,444.39/26,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.86

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