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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.99, 36,015.36 and 14,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.99, 36,015.36 and 14,161.44 is: 19,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.99 : 36,015.36 = 14,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.99/36,015.36 = 14,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.99x = 36,015.36 × 14,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.99x = 510,029,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,029,359.72/26,097.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.86

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