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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.66, 36,026.08 and 14,169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.66, 36,026.08 and 14,169.10 is: 19,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.66 : 36,026.08 = 14,169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.66/36,026.08 = 14,169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.66x = 36,026.08 × 14,169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.66x = 510,457,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,457,130.13/26,105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.50

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