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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.25, 36,008.69 and 14,915.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.25, 36,008.69 and 14,915.49 is: 20,583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.25 : 36,008.69 = 14,915.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.25/36,008.69 = 14,915.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.25x = 36,008.69 × 14,915.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.25x = 537,087,181.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,087,181.03/26,093.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.38

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