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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.73, 36,028.68 and 14,171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.73, 36,028.68 and 14,171.06 is: 19,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.73 : 36,028.68 = 14,171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.73/36,028.68 = 14,171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.73x = 36,028.68 × 14,171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.73x = 510,564,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,564,405.86/26,107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.07

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