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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.23, 36,011.51 and 14,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.23, 36,011.51 and 14,158.60 is: 19,538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.23 : 36,011.51 = 14,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.23/36,011.51 = 14,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.23x = 36,011.51 × 14,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.23x = 509,872,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,872,565.49/26,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.92

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