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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.54, 36,028.44 and 14,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.54, 36,028.44 and 14,170.88 is: 19,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.54 : 36,028.44 = 14,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.54/36,028.44 = 14,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.54x = 36,028.44 × 14,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.54x = 510,554,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,554,699.83/26,107.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.83

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