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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.99, 36,009.71 and 14,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.99, 36,009.71 and 14,157.33 is: 19,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.99 : 36,009.71 = 14,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.99/36,009.71 = 14,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.99x = 36,009.71 × 14,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.99x = 509,801,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,801,397.50/26,093.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.12

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