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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.78, 36,027.38 and 14,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.78, 36,027.38 and 14,170.12 is: 19,554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.78 : 36,027.38 = 14,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.78/36,027.38 = 14,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.78x = 36,027.38 × 14,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.78x = 510,512,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,512,297.89/26,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.78

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