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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.84, 36,016.16 and 14,162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.84, 36,016.16 and 14,162.12 is: 19,543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.84 : 36,016.16 = 14,162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.84/36,016.16 = 14,162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.84x = 36,016.16 × 14,162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.84x = 510,065,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,065,179.86/26,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.60

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