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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.53, 36,015.66 and 14,161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.53, 36,015.66 and 14,161.77 is: 19,543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.53 : 36,015.66 = 14,161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.53/36,015.66 = 14,161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.53x = 36,015.66 × 14,161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.53x = 510,045,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,045,493.32/26,098.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.07

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