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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.68, 36,048.96 and 14,794.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.68, 36,048.96 and 14,794.38 is: 20,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.68 : 36,048.96 = 14,794.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.68/36,048.96 = 14,794.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.68x = 36,048.96 × 14,794.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.68x = 533,322,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,322,012.84/26,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.05

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