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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.68, 36,011.70 and 14,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.68, 36,011.70 and 14,158.88 is: 19,539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.68 : 36,011.70 = 14,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.68/36,011.70 = 14,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.68x = 36,011.70 × 14,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.68x = 509,885,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,885,338.90/26,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.07

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