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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.28, 36,041.88 and 14,939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.28, 36,041.88 and 14,939.28 is: 20,616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.28 : 36,041.88 = 14,939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.28/36,041.88 = 14,939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.28x = 36,041.88 × 14,939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.28x = 538,439,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,439,737.05/26,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.23

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