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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111, 36,038.04 and 14,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111, 36,038.04 and 14,933 is: 20,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111 : 36,038.04 = 14,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111/36,038.04 = 14,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111x = 36,038.04 × 14,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111x = 538,156,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,156,051.32/26,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.32

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