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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.59, 36,027.11 and 14,169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.59, 36,027.11 and 14,169.92 is: 19,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.59 : 36,027.11 = 14,169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.59/36,027.11 = 14,169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.59x = 36,027.11 × 14,169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.59x = 510,501,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,501,324.47/26,106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.50

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