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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.28, 36,033.60 and 14,933.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.28, 36,033.60 and 14,933.28 is: 20,607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.28 : 36,033.60 = 14,933.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.28/36,033.60 = 14,933.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.28x = 36,033.60 × 14,933.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.28x = 538,099,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,099,838.21/26,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.95

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