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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.52, 36,038.04 and 14,938.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.52, 36,038.04 and 14,938.68 is: 20,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.52 : 36,038.04 = 14,938.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.52/36,038.04 = 14,938.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.52x = 36,038.04 × 14,938.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.52x = 538,360,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,360,747.39/26,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.38

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