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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.65, 36,099.02 and 14,222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.65, 36,099.02 and 14,222.03 is: 19,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.65 : 36,099.02 = 14,222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.65/36,099.02 = 14,222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.65x = 36,099.02 × 14,222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.65x = 513,401,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,401,323.53/26,158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.45

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