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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.93, 36,027.59 and 14,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.93, 36,027.59 and 14,170.26 is: 19,554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.93 : 36,027.59 = 14,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.93/36,027.59 = 14,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.93x = 36,027.59 × 14,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.93x = 510,520,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,520,246.62/26,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.97

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