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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.95, 36,016.37 and 14,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.95, 36,016.37 and 14,161.98 is: 19,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.95 : 36,016.37 = 14,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.95/36,016.37 = 14,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.95x = 36,016.37 × 14,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.95x = 510,063,040.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,063,040.80/26,098.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.43

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