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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.07, 36,026.79 and 14,170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.07, 36,026.79 and 14,170.15 is: 19,554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.07 : 36,026.79 = 14,170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.07/36,026.79 = 14,170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.07x = 36,026.79 × 14,170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.07x = 510,504,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,504,947.47/26,107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.28

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