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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.48, 36,015.86 and 14,161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.48, 36,015.86 and 14,161.82 is: 19,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.48 : 36,015.86 = 14,161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.48/36,015.86 = 14,161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.48x = 36,015.86 × 14,161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.48x = 510,050,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,050,126.47/26,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.29

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