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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.67, 36,099.95 and 14,222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.67, 36,099.95 and 14,222.90 is: 19,627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.67 : 36,099.95 = 14,222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.67/36,099.95 = 14,222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.67x = 36,099.95 × 14,222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.67x = 513,445,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,445,727.24/26,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.38

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