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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.16, 36,026.76 and 14,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.16, 36,026.76 and 14,169.60 is: 19,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.16 : 36,026.76 = 14,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.16/36,026.76 = 14,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.16x = 36,026.76 × 14,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.16x = 510,484,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,484,778.50/26,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.19

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