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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.82, 36,038.79 and 14,937.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.82, 36,038.79 and 14,937.66 is: 20,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.82 : 36,038.79 = 14,937.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.82/36,038.79 = 14,937.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.82x = 36,038.79 × 14,937.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.82x = 538,335,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,335,191.83/26,117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,611.80

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