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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.44, 36,038.35 and 14,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.44, 36,038.35 and 14,783.64 is: 20,401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.44 : 36,038.35 = 14,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.44/36,038.35 = 14,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.44x = 36,038.35 × 14,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.44x = 532,777,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,777,955.63/26,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.66

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