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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.79, 36,032.81 and 14,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.79, 36,032.81 and 14,174.04 is: 19,560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.79 : 36,032.81 = 14,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.79/36,032.81 = 14,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.79x = 36,032.81 × 14,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.79x = 510,730,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,730,589.81/26,110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.13

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