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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.28, 36,099.44 and 14,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.28, 36,099.44 and 14,222.32 is: 19,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.28 : 36,099.44 = 14,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.28/36,099.44 = 14,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.28x = 36,099.44 × 14,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.28x = 513,417,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,417,787.50/26,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.60

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