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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.41, 36,048.63 and 14,791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.41, 36,048.63 and 14,791.59 is: 20,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.41 : 36,048.63 = 14,791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.41/36,048.63 = 14,791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.41x = 36,048.63 × 14,791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.41x = 533,216,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,216,555.02/26,122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.23

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