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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.94, 36,026.33 and 14,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.94, 36,026.33 and 14,169.30 is: 19,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.94 : 36,026.33 = 14,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.94/36,026.33 = 14,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.94x = 36,026.33 × 14,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.94x = 510,467,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,467,806.82/26,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.70

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