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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.08, 36,016.76 and 14,162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.08, 36,016.76 and 14,162.63 is: 19,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.08 : 36,016.76 = 14,162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.08/36,016.76 = 14,162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.08x = 36,016.76 × 14,162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.08x = 510,091,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,091,901.00/26,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.44

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