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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.82, 36,007.77 and 14,156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.82, 36,007.77 and 14,156.07 is: 19,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.82 : 36,007.77 = 14,156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.82/36,007.77 = 14,156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.82x = 36,007.77 × 14,156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.82x = 509,728,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,728,512.66/26,092.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.20

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