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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.57, 36,031.55 and 14,932.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.57, 36,031.55 and 14,932.41 is: 20,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.57 : 36,031.55 = 14,932.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.57/36,031.55 = 14,932.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.57x = 36,031.55 × 14,932.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.57x = 538,037,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,037,802.87/26,112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.55

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