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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.50, 36,009.03 and 14,915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.50, 36,009.03 and 14,915.74 is: 20,583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.50 : 36,009.03 = 14,915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.50/36,009.03 = 14,915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.50x = 36,009.03 × 14,915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.50x = 537,101,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,101,329.13/26,093.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.72

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