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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.88, 36,034.44 and 14,781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.88, 36,034.44 and 14,781.24 is: 20,398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.88 : 36,034.44 = 14,781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.88/36,034.44 = 14,781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.88x = 36,034.44 × 14,781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.88x = 532,633,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,633,705.91/26,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.14

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