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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.74, 36,051.62 and 14,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.74, 36,051.62 and 14,794.24 is: 20,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.74 : 36,051.62 = 14,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.74/36,051.62 = 14,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.74x = 36,051.62 × 14,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.74x = 533,356,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,356,244.70/26,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.32

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