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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.84, 36,017.81 and 14,163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.84, 36,017.81 and 14,163.38 is: 19,545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.84 : 36,017.81 = 14,163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.84/36,017.81 = 14,163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.84x = 36,017.81 × 14,163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.84x = 510,133,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,133,678.89/26,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.48

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