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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.38, 36,017.84 and 14,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.38, 36,017.84 and 14,162.72 is: 19,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.38 : 36,017.84 = 14,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.38/36,017.84 = 14,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.38x = 36,017.84 × 14,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.38x = 510,110,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,110,602.16/26,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.93

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