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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.57, 36,038.98 and 14,789.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.57, 36,038.98 and 14,789.45 is: 20,403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.57 : 36,038.98 = 14,789.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.57/36,038.98 = 14,789.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.57x = 36,038.98 × 14,789.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.57x = 532,996,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,996,718.15/26,122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.69

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