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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.97, 36,027.65 and 14,170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.97, 36,027.65 and 14,170.31 is: 19,555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.97 : 36,027.65 = 14,170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.97/36,027.65 = 14,170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.97x = 36,027.65 × 14,170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.97x = 510,523,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,523,094.57/26,106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.05

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