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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.97, 36,013.73 and 14,160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.97, 36,013.73 and 14,160.09 is: 19,540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.97 : 36,013.73 = 14,160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.97/36,013.73 = 14,160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.97x = 36,013.73 × 14,160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.97x = 509,957,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,957,587.24/26,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,540.87

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