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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.91, 36,026.19 and 14,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.91, 36,026.19 and 14,169.25 is: 19,553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.91 : 36,026.19 = 14,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.91/36,026.19 = 14,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.91x = 36,026.19 × 14,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.91x = 510,463,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,463,841.68/26,105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.58

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