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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.82, 36,099.88 and 14,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.82, 36,099.88 and 14,222.96 is: 19,628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.82 : 36,099.88 = 14,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.82/36,099.88 = 14,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.82x = 36,099.88 × 14,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.82x = 513,447,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,447,149.24/26,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.07

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