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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.84, 36,031.59 and 14,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.84, 36,031.59 and 14,173.17 is: 19,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.84 : 36,031.59 = 14,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.84/36,031.59 = 14,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.84x = 36,031.59 × 14,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.84x = 510,681,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,681,850.44/26,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.98

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