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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,091.54, 35,997.75 and 14,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,091.54, 35,997.75 and 14,759.91 is: 20,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,091.54 : 35,997.75 = 14,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,091.54/35,997.75 = 14,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,091.54x = 35,997.75 × 14,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,091.54x = 531,323,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,323,550.20/26,091.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.82

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