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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.16, 36,026.42 and 14,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.16, 36,026.42 and 14,169.40 is: 19,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.16 : 36,026.42 = 14,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.16/36,026.42 = 14,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.16x = 36,026.42 × 14,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.16x = 510,472,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,472,755.55/26,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.73

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