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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.20, 36,016.71 and 14,162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.20, 36,016.71 and 14,162.23 is: 19,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.20 : 36,016.71 = 14,162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.20/36,016.71 = 14,162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.20x = 36,016.71 × 14,162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.20x = 510,076,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,076,930.86/26,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.78

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