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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.52, 36,031.10 and 14,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.52, 36,031.10 and 14,933.68 is: 20,608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.52 : 36,031.10 = 14,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.52/36,031.10 = 14,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.52x = 36,031.10 × 14,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.52x = 538,076,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,076,917.45/26,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.46

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