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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.66, 36,016.41 and 14,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.66, 36,016.41 and 14,162.10 is: 19,543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.66 : 36,016.41 = 14,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.66/36,016.41 = 14,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.66x = 36,016.41 × 14,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.66x = 510,068,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,068,000.06/26,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.84

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