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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.24, 36,050.93 and 14,793.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.24, 36,050.93 and 14,793.74 is: 20,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.24 : 36,050.93 = 14,793.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.24/36,050.93 = 14,793.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.24x = 36,050.93 × 14,793.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.24x = 533,328,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,328,085.18/26,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.63

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