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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.27, 36,026.68 and 14,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.27, 36,026.68 and 14,169.61 is: 19,554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.27 : 36,026.68 = 14,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.27/36,026.68 = 14,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.27x = 36,026.68 × 14,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.27x = 510,483,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,483,860.49/26,106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.07

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