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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.94, 36,030.21 and 14,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.94, 36,030.21 and 14,171.58 is: 19,556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.94 : 36,030.21 = 14,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.94/36,030.21 = 14,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.94x = 36,030.21 × 14,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.94x = 510,605,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,605,003.43/26,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.71

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