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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.67, 36,032.80 and 14,174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.67, 36,032.80 and 14,174.06 is: 19,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.67 : 36,032.80 = 14,174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.67/36,032.80 = 14,174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.67x = 36,032.80 × 14,174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.67x = 510,731,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,731,069.17/26,110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.24

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