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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.95, 36,027.62 and 14,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.95, 36,027.62 and 14,170.28 is: 19,555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.95 : 36,027.62 = 14,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.95/36,027.62 = 14,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.95x = 36,027.62 × 14,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.95x = 510,521,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,521,463.13/26,106.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.00

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