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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.25, 36,036.33 and 14,935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.25, 36,036.33 and 14,935.25 is: 20,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.25 : 36,036.33 = 14,935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.25/36,036.33 = 14,935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.25x = 36,036.33 × 14,935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.25x = 538,211,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,211,597.63/26,113.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.67

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