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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.72, 36,009.72 and 14,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.72, 36,009.72 and 14,157.60 is: 19,536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.72 : 36,009.72 = 14,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.72/36,009.72 = 14,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.72x = 36,009.72 × 14,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.72x = 509,811,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,811,211.87/26,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.95

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