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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.59, 36,027.56 and 14,170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.59, 36,027.56 and 14,170.67 is: 19,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.59 : 36,027.56 = 14,170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.59/36,027.56 = 14,170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.59x = 36,027.56 × 14,170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.59x = 510,534,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,534,412.67/26,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.02

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