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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.93, 36,098.18 and 14,221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.93, 36,098.18 and 14,221.28 is: 19,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.93 : 36,098.18 = 14,221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.93/36,098.18 = 14,221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.93x = 36,098.18 × 14,221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.93x = 513,362,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,362,325.27/26,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.50

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