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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.41, 36,098.52 and 14,221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.41, 36,098.52 and 14,221.65 is: 19,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.41 : 36,098.52 = 14,221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.41/36,098.52 = 14,221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.41x = 36,098.52 × 14,221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.41x = 513,380,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,380,516.96/26,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.83

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