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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.68, 36,097.87 and 14,221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.68, 36,097.87 and 14,221.29 is: 19,625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.68 : 36,097.87 = 14,221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.68/36,097.87 = 14,221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.68x = 36,097.87 × 14,221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.68x = 513,358,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,358,201.08/26,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.52

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