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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.91, 36,030.56 and 14,172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.91, 36,030.56 and 14,172.35 is: 19,557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.91 : 36,030.56 = 14,172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.91/36,030.56 = 14,172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.91x = 36,030.56 × 14,172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.91x = 510,637,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,637,456.00/26,108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.98

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