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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.98, 36,034.83 and 14,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.98, 36,034.83 and 14,782.08 is: 20,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.98 : 36,034.83 = 14,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.98/36,034.83 = 14,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.98x = 36,034.83 × 14,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.98x = 532,669,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,669,739.85/26,113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.88

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