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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.27, 36,099.84 and 14,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.27, 36,099.84 and 14,222.60 is: 19,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.27 : 36,099.84 = 14,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.27/36,099.84 = 14,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.27x = 36,099.84 × 14,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.27x = 513,433,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,433,403.88/26,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.21

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