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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.79, 36,052.62 and 20,015.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.79, 36,052.62 and 20,015.49 is: 27,632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.79 : 36,052.62 = 20,015.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.79/36,052.62 = 20,015.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.79x = 36,052.62 × 20,015.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.79x = 721,610,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,610,855.08/26,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,632.27

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