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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.82, 36,030.51 and 14,931.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.82, 36,030.51 and 14,931.66 is: 20,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.82 : 36,030.51 = 14,931.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.82/36,030.51 = 14,931.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.82x = 36,030.51 × 14,931.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.82x = 537,995,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,995,324.95/26,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.52

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