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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.82, 36,026.44 and 14,169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.82, 36,026.44 and 14,169.90 is: 19,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.82 : 36,026.44 = 14,169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.82/36,026.44 = 14,169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.82x = 36,026.44 × 14,169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.82x = 510,491,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,491,052.16/26,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.93

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