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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.82, 36,031.89 and 14,932.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.82, 36,031.89 and 14,932.66 is: 20,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.82 : 36,031.89 = 14,932.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.82/36,031.89 = 14,932.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.82x = 36,031.89 × 14,932.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.82x = 538,051,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,051,962.53/26,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.90

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