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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.02, 36,010.84 and 14,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.02, 36,010.84 and 14,158.26 is: 19,538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.02 : 36,010.84 = 14,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.02/36,010.84 = 14,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.02x = 36,010.84 × 14,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.02x = 509,850,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,850,835.54/26,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.24

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