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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.92, 36,099.40 and 14,221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.92, 36,099.40 and 14,221.01 is: 19,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.92 : 36,099.40 = 14,221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.92/36,099.40 = 14,221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.92x = 36,099.40 × 14,221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.92x = 513,369,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,369,983.09/26,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.80

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