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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.73, 36,007.14 and 14,762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.73, 36,007.14 and 14,762.64 is: 20,371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.73 : 36,007.14 = 14,762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.73/36,007.14 = 14,762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.73x = 36,007.14 × 14,762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.73x = 531,560,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,560,445.25/26,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.19

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