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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.74, 36,010.82 and 14,158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.74, 36,010.82 and 14,158.17 is: 19,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.74 : 36,010.82 = 14,158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.74/36,010.82 = 14,158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.74x = 36,010.82 × 14,158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.74x = 509,847,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,847,240.61/26,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.32

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