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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,118, 36,042.84 and 14,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,118, 36,042.84 and 14,940 is: 20,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,118 : 36,042.84 = 14,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,118/36,042.84 = 14,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,118x = 36,042.84 × 14,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,118x = 538,480,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,480,029.60/26,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.20

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