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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.52, 36,029.72 and 14,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.52, 36,029.72 and 14,932.68 is: 20,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.52 : 36,029.72 = 14,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.52/36,029.72 = 14,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.52x = 36,029.72 × 14,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.52x = 538,020,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,020,279.25/26,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.08

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