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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.38, 36,011.65 and 14,764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.38, 36,011.65 and 14,764.64 is: 20,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.38 : 36,011.65 = 14,764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.38/36,011.65 = 14,764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.38x = 36,011.65 × 14,764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.38x = 531,699,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,699,048.06/26,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,375.22

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