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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.89, 36,028.91 and 14,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.89, 36,028.91 and 14,171.22 is: 19,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.89 : 36,028.91 = 14,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.89/36,028.91 = 14,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.89x = 36,028.91 × 14,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.89x = 510,573,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,573,609.97/26,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.30

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