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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.53, 36,027.05 and 14,169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.53, 36,027.05 and 14,169.87 is: 19,554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.53 : 36,027.05 = 14,169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.53/36,027.05 = 14,169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.53x = 36,027.05 × 14,169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.53x = 510,498,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,498,544.13/26,106.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.44

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