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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.11, 36,008.56 and 14,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.11, 36,008.56 and 14,156.44 is: 19,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.11 : 36,008.56 = 14,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.11/36,008.56 = 14,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.11x = 36,008.56 × 14,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.11x = 509,752,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,752,948.34/26,093.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.93

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