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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.50, 36,033.92 and 14,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.50, 36,033.92 and 14,933.50 is: 20,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.50 : 36,033.92 = 14,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.50/36,033.92 = 14,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.50x = 36,033.92 × 14,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.50x = 538,112,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,112,469.65/26,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.26

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