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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.42, 36,026.90 and 14,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.42, 36,026.90 and 14,169.76 is: 19,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.42 : 36,026.90 = 14,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.42/36,026.90 = 14,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.42x = 36,026.90 × 14,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.42x = 510,492,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,492,526.54/26,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.29

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