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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,119.72, 36,044.56 and 14,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,119.72, 36,044.56 and 14,941 is: 20,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,119.72 : 36,044.56 = 14,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,119.72/36,044.56 = 14,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,119.72x = 36,044.56 × 14,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,119.72x = 538,541,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,541,770.96/26,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.21

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