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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.64, 36,017.28 and 14,922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.64, 36,017.28 and 14,922.24 is: 20,594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.64 : 36,017.28 = 14,922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.64/36,017.28 = 14,922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.64x = 36,017.28 × 14,922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.64x = 537,458,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,458,496.31/26,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.93

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