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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.86, 36,011.54 and 14,612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.86, 36,011.54 and 14,612.14 is: 20,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.86 : 36,011.54 = 14,612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.86/36,011.54 = 14,612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.86x = 36,011.54 × 14,612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.86x = 526,205,690.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,205,690.84/26,092.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.65

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