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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.88, 36,010.96 and 14,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.88, 36,010.96 and 14,764.14 is: 20,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.88 : 36,010.96 = 14,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.88/36,010.96 = 14,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.88x = 36,010.96 × 14,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.88x = 531,670,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,670,854.97/26,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.53

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