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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.98, 36,013.79 and 14,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.98, 36,013.79 and 14,160.32 is: 19,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.98 : 36,013.79 = 14,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.98/36,013.79 = 14,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.98x = 36,013.79 × 14,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.98x = 509,966,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,966,790.81/26,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.22

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