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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104.72, 36,023.88 and 14,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104.72, 36,023.88 and 14,926 is: 20,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104.72 : 36,023.88 = 14,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104.72/36,023.88 = 14,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104.72x = 36,023.88 × 14,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104.72x = 537,692,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,692,432.88/26,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.52

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