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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.85, 36,009.52 and 14,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.85, 36,009.52 and 14,157.19 is: 19,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.85 : 36,009.52 = 14,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.85/36,009.52 = 14,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.85x = 36,009.52 × 14,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.85x = 509,793,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,793,504.88/26,093.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.92

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