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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.22, 36,011.79 and 14,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.22, 36,011.79 and 14,159.16 is: 19,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.22 : 36,011.79 = 14,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.22/36,011.79 = 14,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.22x = 36,011.79 × 14,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.22x = 509,896,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,896,696.50/26,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.10

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