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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.16, 36,017.10 and 14,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.16, 36,017.10 and 14,162.60 is: 19,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.16 : 36,017.10 = 14,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.16/36,017.10 = 14,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.16x = 36,017.10 × 14,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.16x = 510,095,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,095,600.37/26,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.52

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