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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.56, 36,098.64 and 14,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.56, 36,098.64 and 14,221.68 is: 19,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.56 : 36,098.64 = 14,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.56/36,098.64 = 14,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.56x = 36,098.64 × 14,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.56x = 513,383,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,383,306.52/26,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.82

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