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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.48, 36,014.48 and 14,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.48, 36,014.48 and 14,160.82 is: 19,541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.48 : 36,014.48 = 14,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.48/36,014.48 = 14,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.48x = 36,014.48 × 14,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.48x = 509,994,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,994,568.67/26,097.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.91

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