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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.64, 36,027.20 and 14,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.64, 36,027.20 and 14,169.98 is: 19,554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.64 : 36,027.20 = 14,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.64/36,027.20 = 14,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.64x = 36,027.20 × 14,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.64x = 510,504,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,504,703.46/26,106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.59

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