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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,120.16, 36,045.82 and 14,942.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,120.16, 36,045.82 and 14,942.16 is: 20,620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,120.16 : 36,045.82 = 14,942.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,120.16/36,045.82 = 14,942.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,120.16x = 36,045.82 × 14,942.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,120.16x = 538,602,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,602,372.42/26,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.18

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