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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.72, 36,048.72 and 14,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.72, 36,048.72 and 14,944 is: 20,622.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.72 : 36,048.72 = 14,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.72/36,048.72 = 14,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.72x = 36,048.72 × 14,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.72x = 538,712,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,712,071.68/26,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.36

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