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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.96, 36,034.11 and 14,783.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.96, 36,034.11 and 14,783.61 is: 20,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.96 : 36,034.11 = 14,783.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.96/36,034.11 = 14,783.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.96x = 36,034.11 × 14,783.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.96x = 532,714,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,714,228.94/26,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.16

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