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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.92, 36,011.24 and 14,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.92, 36,011.24 and 14,158.34 is: 19,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.92 : 36,011.24 = 14,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.92/36,011.24 = 14,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.92x = 36,011.24 × 14,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.92x = 509,859,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,859,379.74/26,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.65

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