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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.18, 36,027.59 and 14,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.18, 36,027.59 and 14,170.68 is: 19,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.18 : 36,027.59 = 14,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.18/36,027.59 = 14,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.18x = 36,027.59 × 14,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.18x = 510,535,378.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,535,378.21/26,107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.36

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