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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.75, 36,011.08 and 14,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.75, 36,011.08 and 14,158.63 is: 19,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.75 : 36,011.08 = 14,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.75/36,011.08 = 14,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.75x = 36,011.08 × 14,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.75x = 509,867,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,867,557.62/26,095.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.34

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