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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.96, 36,015.27 and 14,161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.96, 36,015.27 and 14,161.41 is: 19,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.96 : 36,015.27 = 14,161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.96/36,015.27 = 14,161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.96x = 36,015.27 × 14,161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.96x = 510,027,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,027,004.73/26,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.79

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