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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.23, 36,030.75 and 14,172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.23, 36,030.75 and 14,172.56 is: 19,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.23 : 36,030.75 = 14,172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.23/36,030.75 = 14,172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.23x = 36,030.75 × 14,172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.23x = 510,647,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,647,966.22/26,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.14

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