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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,090.38, 36,004.72 and 14,914.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,090.38, 36,004.72 and 14,914.54 is: 20,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,090.38 : 36,004.72 = 14,914.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,090.38/36,004.72 = 14,914.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,090.38x = 36,004.72 × 14,914.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,090.38x = 536,993,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,993,656.61/26,090.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.06

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