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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.72, 36,034.92 and 14,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.72, 36,034.92 and 14,934 is: 20,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.72 : 36,034.92 = 14,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.72/36,034.92 = 14,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.72x = 36,034.92 × 14,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.72x = 538,145,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,145,495.28/26,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.56

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