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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.55, 36,016.10 and 14,161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.55, 36,016.10 and 14,161.89 is: 19,543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.55 : 36,016.10 = 14,161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.55/36,016.10 = 14,161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.55x = 36,016.10 × 14,161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.55x = 510,055,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,055,971.15/26,098.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.46

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