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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.08, 36,030.29 and 14,172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.08, 36,030.29 and 14,172.41 is: 19,557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.08 : 36,030.29 = 14,172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.08/36,030.29 = 14,172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.08x = 36,030.29 × 14,172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.08x = 510,635,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,635,862.15/26,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.79

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