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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.28, 36,034.98 and 14,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.28, 36,034.98 and 14,934.28 is: 20,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.28 : 36,034.98 = 14,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.28/36,034.98 = 14,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.28x = 36,034.98 × 14,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.28x = 538,156,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,156,481.11/26,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.33

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