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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.88, 36,098.34 and 14,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.88, 36,098.34 and 14,221.48 is: 19,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.88 : 36,098.34 = 14,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.88/36,098.34 = 14,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.88x = 36,098.34 × 14,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.88x = 513,371,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,371,820.34/26,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.90

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