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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.44, 36,029.68 and 14,171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.44, 36,029.68 and 14,171.78 is: 19,557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.44 : 36,029.68 = 14,171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.44/36,029.68 = 14,171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.44x = 36,029.68 × 14,171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.44x = 510,604,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,604,550.41/26,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.07

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