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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.66, 36,015.03 and 14,161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.66, 36,015.03 and 14,161.10 is: 19,542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.66 : 36,015.03 = 14,161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.66/36,015.03 = 14,161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.66x = 36,015.03 × 14,161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.66x = 510,012,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,012,261.26/26,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.45

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