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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.87, 36,012.39 and 14,159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.87, 36,012.39 and 14,159.29 is: 19,539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.87 : 36,012.39 = 14,159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.87/36,012.39 = 14,159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.87x = 36,012.39 × 14,159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.87x = 509,909,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,909,837.82/26,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.87

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