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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.31, 36,099.03 and 14,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.31, 36,099.03 and 14,222.34 is: 19,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.31 : 36,099.03 = 14,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.31/36,099.03 = 14,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.31x = 36,099.03 × 14,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.31x = 513,412,678.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,412,678.33/26,159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.38

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