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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.70, 36,028.67 and 14,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.70, 36,028.67 and 14,171.04 is: 19,556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.70 : 36,028.67 = 14,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.70/36,028.67 = 14,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.70x = 36,028.67 × 14,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.70x = 510,563,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,563,723.72/26,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.06

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