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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.54, 36,029.82 and 14,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.54, 36,029.82 and 14,171.88 is: 19,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.54 : 36,029.82 = 14,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.54/36,029.82 = 14,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.54x = 36,029.82 × 14,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.54x = 510,610,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,610,285.46/26,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.21

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