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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.98, 36,017.82 and 14,163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.98, 36,017.82 and 14,163.08 is: 19,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.98 : 36,017.82 = 14,163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.98/36,017.82 = 14,163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.98x = 36,017.82 × 14,163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.98x = 510,123,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,123,086.00/26,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.96

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