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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.15, 36,015.98 and 14,614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.15, 36,015.98 and 14,614.07 is: 20,166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.15 : 36,015.98 = 14,614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.15/36,015.98 = 14,614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.15x = 36,015.98 × 14,614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.15x = 526,339,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,339,799.69/26,099.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.94

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