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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.99, 36,038.63 and 14,784.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.99, 36,038.63 and 14,784.27 is: 20,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.99 : 36,038.63 = 14,784.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.99/36,038.63 = 14,784.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.99x = 36,038.63 × 14,784.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.99x = 532,804,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,804,762.43/26,114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.26

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