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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,091, 36,005.58 and 14,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,091, 36,005.58 and 14,913.24 is: 20,580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,091 : 36,005.58 = 14,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,091/36,005.58 = 14,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,091x = 36,005.58 × 14,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,091x = 536,959,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,959,855.88/26,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.27

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