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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.96, 36,101.98 and 14,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.96, 36,101.98 and 14,224.08 is: 19,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.96 : 36,101.98 = 14,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.96/36,101.98 = 14,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.96x = 36,101.98 × 14,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.96x = 513,517,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,517,451.68/26,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.15

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