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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.37, 36,011.66 and 14,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.37, 36,011.66 and 14,158.73 is: 19,539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.37 : 36,011.66 = 14,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.37/36,011.66 = 14,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.37x = 36,011.66 × 14,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.37x = 509,879,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,879,390.03/26,095.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.08

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