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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,089.16, 36,005.46 and 14,909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,089.16, 36,005.46 and 14,909 is: 20,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,089.16 : 36,005.46 = 14,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,089.16/36,005.46 = 14,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,089.16x = 36,005.46 × 14,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,089.16x = 536,805,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,805,403.14/26,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.80

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