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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.30, 36,028.11 and 14,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.30, 36,028.11 and 14,170.64 is: 19,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.30 : 36,028.11 = 14,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.30/36,028.11 = 14,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.30x = 36,028.11 × 14,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.30x = 510,541,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,541,125.70/26,107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.50

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