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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.34, 36,015.74 and 14,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.34, 36,015.74 and 14,161.88 is: 19,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.34 : 36,015.74 = 14,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.34/36,015.74 = 14,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.34x = 36,015.74 × 14,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.34x = 510,050,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,050,337.10/26,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.41

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