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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,091.20, 36,005.83 and 14,154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,091.20, 36,005.83 and 14,154.54 is: 19,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,091.20 : 36,005.83 = 14,154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,091.20/36,005.83 = 14,154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,091.20x = 36,005.83 × 14,154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,091.20x = 509,645,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,645,780.94/26,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.25

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