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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.10, 36,027.81 and 14,170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.10, 36,027.81 and 14,170.43 is: 19,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.10 : 36,027.81 = 14,170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.10/36,027.81 = 14,170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.10x = 36,027.81 × 14,170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.10x = 510,529,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,529,379.52/26,107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.20

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