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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.50, 36,007.65 and 14,914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.50, 36,007.65 and 14,914.74 is: 20,582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.50 : 36,007.65 = 14,914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.50/36,007.65 = 14,914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.50x = 36,007.65 × 14,914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.50x = 537,044,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,044,737.76/26,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.34

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