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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.91, 36,031.94 and 14,173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.91, 36,031.94 and 14,173.35 is: 19,559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.91 : 36,031.94 = 14,173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.91/36,031.94 = 14,173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.91x = 36,031.94 × 14,173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.91x = 510,693,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,693,296.80/26,109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,559.37

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