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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.65, 36,097.95 and 14,221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.65, 36,097.95 and 14,221.58 is: 19,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.65 : 36,097.95 = 14,221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.65/36,097.95 = 14,221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.65x = 36,097.95 × 14,221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.65x = 513,369,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,369,756.60/26,158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.24

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