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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.94, 36,039.04 and 14,784.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.94, 36,039.04 and 14,784.14 is: 20,402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.94 : 36,039.04 = 14,784.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.94/36,039.04 = 14,784.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.94x = 36,039.04 × 14,784.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.94x = 532,806,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,806,212.83/26,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.35

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