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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,120.63, 36,046.47 and 14,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,120.63, 36,046.47 and 14,942.63 is: 20,620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,120.63 : 36,046.47 = 14,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,120.63/36,046.47 = 14,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,120.63x = 36,046.47 × 14,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,120.63x = 538,628,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,628,883.78/26,120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.83

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