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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.95, 36,015.13 and 14,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.95, 36,015.13 and 14,161.28 is: 19,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.95 : 36,015.13 = 14,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.95/36,015.13 = 14,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.95x = 36,015.13 × 14,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.95x = 510,020,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,020,269.36/26,097.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.55

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