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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094, 36,009.72 and 14,763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094, 36,009.72 and 14,763.27 is: 20,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094 : 36,009.72 = 14,763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094/36,009.72 = 14,763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094x = 36,009.72 × 14,763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094x = 531,621,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,621,218.98/26,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.31

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