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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.30, 36,048.40 and 14,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.30, 36,048.40 and 14,791.50 is: 20,412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.30 : 36,048.40 = 14,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.30/36,048.40 = 14,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.30x = 36,048.40 × 14,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.30x = 533,209,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,209,908.60/26,122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.06

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