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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.96, 36,011.52 and 14,916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.96, 36,011.52 and 14,916.96 is: 20,585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.96 : 36,011.52 = 14,916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.96/36,011.52 = 14,916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.96x = 36,011.52 × 14,916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.96x = 537,182,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,182,403.38/26,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.68

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