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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.72, 36,027.31 and 14,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.72, 36,027.31 and 14,170.06 is: 19,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.72 : 36,027.31 = 14,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.72/36,027.31 = 14,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.72x = 36,027.31 × 14,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.72x = 510,509,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,509,073.49/26,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.70

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