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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092, 36,006.96 and 14,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092, 36,006.96 and 14,914.24 is: 20,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092 : 36,006.96 = 14,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092/36,006.96 = 14,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092x = 36,006.96 × 14,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092x = 537,016,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,016,443.11/26,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.65

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