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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.06, 36,027.76 and 14,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.06, 36,027.76 and 14,170.40 is: 19,555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.06 : 36,027.76 = 14,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.06/36,027.76 = 14,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.06x = 36,027.76 × 14,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.06x = 510,527,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,527,770.30/26,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.16

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