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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.71, 36,011.12 and 14,158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.71, 36,011.12 and 14,158.79 is: 19,538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.71 : 36,011.12 = 14,158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.71/36,011.12 = 14,158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.71x = 36,011.12 × 14,158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.71x = 509,874,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,874,012.32/26,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.61

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