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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.26, 36,011.44 and 14,917.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.26, 36,011.44 and 14,917.26 is: 20,585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.26 : 36,011.44 = 14,917.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.26/36,011.44 = 14,917.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.26x = 36,011.44 × 14,917.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.26x = 537,192,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,192,013.45/26,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.81

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