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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.17, 36,007.30 and 14,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.17, 36,007.30 and 14,155.59 is: 19,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.17 : 36,007.30 = 14,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.17/36,007.30 = 14,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.17x = 36,007.30 × 14,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.17x = 509,704,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,704,505.03/26,092.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.77

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