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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.58, 36,007.43 and 14,155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.58, 36,007.43 and 14,155.82 is: 19,534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.58 : 36,007.43 = 14,155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.58/36,007.43 = 14,155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.58x = 36,007.43 × 14,155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.58x = 509,714,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,714,716.98/26,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.86

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