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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.85, 36,017.97 and 14,163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.85, 36,017.97 and 14,163.39 is: 19,545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.85 : 36,017.97 = 14,163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.85/36,017.97 = 14,163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.85x = 36,017.97 × 14,163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.85x = 510,136,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,136,556.12/26,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.57

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