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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.89, 36,027.53 and 14,170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.89, 36,027.53 and 14,170.22 is: 19,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.89 : 36,027.53 = 14,170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.89/36,027.53 = 14,170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.89x = 36,027.53 × 14,170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.89x = 510,518,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,518,144.44/26,106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.92

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