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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.66, 36,007.98 and 14,156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.66, 36,007.98 and 14,156.09 is: 19,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.66 : 36,007.98 = 14,156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.66/36,007.98 = 14,156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.66x = 36,007.98 × 14,156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.66x = 509,732,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,732,205.60/26,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.46

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