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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.71, 36,033.77 and 14,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.71, 36,033.77 and 14,783.36 is: 20,400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.71 : 36,033.77 = 14,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.71/36,033.77 = 14,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.71x = 36,033.77 × 14,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.71x = 532,700,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,700,120.15/26,111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,400.82

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