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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.65, 36,099.33 and 14,222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.65, 36,099.33 and 14,222.58 is: 19,626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.65 : 36,099.33 = 14,222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.65/36,099.33 = 14,222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.65x = 36,099.33 × 14,222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.65x = 513,425,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,425,608.87/26,159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.62

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