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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.98, 36,007.23 and 14,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.98, 36,007.23 and 14,762.08 is: 20,370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.98 : 36,007.23 = 14,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.98/36,007.23 = 14,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.98x = 36,007.23 × 14,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.98x = 531,541,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,541,609.84/26,093.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,370.28

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