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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.54, 36,008.87 and 14,608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.54, 36,008.87 and 14,608.49 is: 20,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.54 : 36,008.87 = 14,608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.54/36,008.87 = 14,608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.54x = 36,008.87 × 14,608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.54x = 526,034,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,034,964.22/26,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.59

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