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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.40, 36,033.74 and 14,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.40, 36,033.74 and 14,785.50 is: 20,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.40 : 36,033.74 = 14,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.40/36,033.74 = 14,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.40x = 36,033.74 × 14,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.40x = 532,776,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,776,862.77/26,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.31

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