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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.68, 36,100.63 and 14,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.68, 36,100.63 and 14,223.29 is: 19,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.68 : 36,100.63 = 14,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.68/36,100.63 = 14,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.68x = 36,100.63 × 14,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.68x = 513,469,729.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,469,729.67/26,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.29

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