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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.71, 36,031.43 and 14,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.71, 36,031.43 and 14,173.04 is: 19,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.71 : 36,031.43 = 14,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.71/36,031.43 = 14,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.71x = 36,031.43 × 14,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.71x = 510,674,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,674,898.65/26,109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.81

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