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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.22, 36,039.96 and 14,787.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.22, 36,039.96 and 14,787.86 is: 20,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.22 : 36,039.96 = 14,787.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.22/36,039.96 = 14,787.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.22x = 36,039.96 × 14,787.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.22x = 532,953,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,953,882.89/26,116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.01

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