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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,091.26, 36,005.95 and 14,154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,091.26, 36,005.95 and 14,154.59 is: 19,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,091.26 : 36,005.95 = 14,154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,091.26/36,005.95 = 14,154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,091.26x = 36,005.95 × 14,154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,091.26x = 509,649,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,649,482.49/26,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.34

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