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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.82, 36,030.57 and 14,172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.82, 36,030.57 and 14,172.91 is: 19,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.82 : 36,030.57 = 14,172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.82/36,030.57 = 14,172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.82x = 36,030.57 × 14,172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.82x = 510,658,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,658,025.86/26,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.08

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