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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.40, 36,099.90 and 14,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.40, 36,099.90 and 14,674.32 is: 20,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.40 : 36,099.90 = 14,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.40/36,099.90 = 14,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.40x = 36,099.90 × 14,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.40x = 529,741,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,741,484.57/26,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.52

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