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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.75, 36,012.46 and 14,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.75, 36,012.46 and 14,159.63 is: 19,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.75 : 36,012.46 = 14,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.75/36,012.46 = 14,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.75x = 36,012.46 × 14,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.75x = 509,923,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,923,108.99/26,096.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.72

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