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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.81, 36,004.08 and 14,759.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.81, 36,004.08 and 14,759.31 is: 20,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.81 : 36,004.08 = 14,759.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.81/36,004.08 = 14,759.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.81x = 36,004.08 × 14,759.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.81x = 531,395,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,395,377.98/26,088.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,368.71

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