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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.78, 36,100.58 and 14,223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.78, 36,100.58 and 14,223.11 is: 19,627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.78 : 36,100.58 = 14,223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.78/36,100.58 = 14,223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.78x = 36,100.58 × 14,223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.78x = 513,462,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,462,520.40/26,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.94

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