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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.98, 36,015.17 and 14,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.98, 36,015.17 and 14,161.32 is: 19,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.98 : 36,015.17 = 14,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.98/36,015.17 = 14,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.98x = 36,015.17 × 14,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.98x = 510,022,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,022,347.22/26,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.60

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