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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.65, 36,016.80 and 14,457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.65, 36,016.80 and 14,457.46 is: 19,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.65 : 36,016.80 = 14,457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.65/36,016.80 = 14,457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.65x = 36,016.80 × 14,457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.65x = 520,711,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,711,445.33/26,099.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.90

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