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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,090.70, 36,005.31 and 14,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,090.70, 36,005.31 and 14,154.06 is: 19,532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,090.70 : 36,005.31 = 14,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,090.70/36,005.31 = 14,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,090.70x = 36,005.31 × 14,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,090.70x = 509,621,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,621,318.06/26,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.68

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