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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.50, 36,017.31 and 14,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.50, 36,017.31 and 14,921.50 is: 20,591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.50 : 36,017.31 = 14,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.50/36,017.31 = 14,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.50x = 36,017.31 × 14,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.50x = 537,432,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,432,291.17/26,099.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.67

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