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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.57, 36,026.10 and 14,169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.57, 36,026.10 and 14,169.65 is: 19,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.57 : 36,026.10 = 14,169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.57/36,026.10 = 14,169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.57x = 36,026.10 × 14,169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.57x = 510,477,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,477,129.70/26,106.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.59

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