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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.12, 36,048.54 and 14,944.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.12, 36,048.54 and 14,944.12 is: 20,622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.12 : 36,048.54 = 14,944.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.12/36,048.54 = 14,944.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.12x = 36,048.54 × 14,944.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.12x = 538,713,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,713,707.58/26,122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.89

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