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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.42, 36,032.71 and 14,933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.42, 36,032.71 and 14,933.26 is: 20,605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.42 : 36,032.71 = 14,933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.42/36,032.71 = 14,933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.42x = 36,032.71 × 14,933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.42x = 538,085,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,085,826.93/26,113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.72

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