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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.29, 36,036.05 and 14,782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.29, 36,036.05 and 14,782.60 is: 20,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.29 : 36,036.05 = 14,782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.29/36,036.05 = 14,782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.29x = 36,036.05 × 14,782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.29x = 532,706,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,706,512.73/26,113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.82

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