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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.07, 36,029.48 and 14,930.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.07, 36,029.48 and 14,930.91 is: 20,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.07 : 36,029.48 = 14,930.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.07/36,029.48 = 14,930.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.07x = 36,029.48 × 14,930.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.07x = 537,952,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,952,848.57/26,111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.48

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