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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.68, 36,031.23 and 14,172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.68, 36,031.23 and 14,172.92 is: 19,558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.68 : 36,031.23 = 14,172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.68/36,031.23 = 14,172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.68x = 36,031.23 × 14,172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.68x = 510,667,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,667,560.14/26,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.56

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