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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.05, 36,027.81 and 14,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.05, 36,027.81 and 14,170.49 is: 19,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.05 : 36,027.81 = 14,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.05/36,027.81 = 14,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.05x = 36,027.81 × 14,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.05x = 510,531,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,531,541.19/26,107.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.31

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