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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.95, 36,026.24 and 14,169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.95, 36,026.24 and 14,169.29 is: 19,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.95 : 36,026.24 = 14,169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.95/36,026.24 = 14,169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.95x = 36,026.24 × 14,169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.95x = 510,466,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,466,171.32/26,105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.64

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