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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.40, 36,098.52 and 14,221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.40, 36,098.52 and 14,221.66 is: 19,625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.40 : 36,098.52 = 14,221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.40/36,098.52 = 14,221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.40x = 36,098.52 × 14,221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.40x = 513,380,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,380,877.94/26,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.85

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