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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.72, 36,013.56 and 14,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.72, 36,013.56 and 14,160.28 is: 19,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.72 : 36,013.56 = 14,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.72/36,013.56 = 14,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.72x = 36,013.56 × 14,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.72x = 509,962,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,962,093.40/26,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.23

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