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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.94, 36,013.98 and 14,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.94, 36,013.98 and 14,160.36 is: 19,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.94 : 36,013.98 = 14,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.94/36,013.98 = 14,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.94x = 36,013.98 × 14,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.94x = 509,970,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,970,921.83/26,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.41

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