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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,091.41, 36,006.15 and 14,760.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,091.41, 36,006.15 and 14,760.67 is: 20,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,091.41 : 36,006.15 = 14,760.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,091.41/36,006.15 = 14,760.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,091.41x = 36,006.15 × 14,760.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,091.41x = 531,474,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,474,718.09/26,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.72

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