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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.66, 36,017.79 and 14,163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.66, 36,017.79 and 14,163.10 is: 19,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.66 : 36,017.79 = 14,163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.66/36,017.79 = 14,163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.66x = 36,017.79 × 14,163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.66x = 510,123,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,123,561.55/26,099.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.22

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