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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.48, 36,011.72 and 14,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.48, 36,011.72 and 14,158.82 is: 19,539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.48 : 36,011.72 = 14,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.48/36,011.72 = 14,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.48x = 36,011.72 × 14,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.48x = 509,883,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,883,304.59/26,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.14

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