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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.33, 36,026.77 and 14,169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.33, 36,026.77 and 14,169.66 is: 19,554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.33 : 36,026.77 = 14,169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.33/36,026.77 = 14,169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.33x = 36,026.77 × 14,169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.33x = 510,487,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,487,081.80/26,106.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.15

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