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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.25, 36,033.57 and 14,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.25, 36,033.57 and 14,933.25 is: 20,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.25 : 36,033.57 = 14,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.25/36,033.57 = 14,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.25x = 36,033.57 × 14,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.25x = 538,098,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,098,309.20/26,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.91

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