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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.13, 36,017.49 and 14,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.13, 36,017.49 and 14,162.48 is: 19,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.13 : 36,017.49 = 14,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.13/36,017.49 = 14,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.13x = 36,017.49 × 14,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.13x = 510,096,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,096,801.69/26,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.59

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