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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.16, 36,004.08 and 14,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.16, 36,004.08 and 14,908 is: 20,574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.16 : 36,004.08 = 14,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.16/36,004.08 = 14,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.16x = 36,004.08 × 14,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.16x = 536,748,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,748,824.64/26,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.42

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