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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.78, 36,048.94 and 14,792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.78, 36,048.94 and 14,792.10 is: 20,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.78 : 36,048.94 = 14,792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.78/36,048.94 = 14,792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.78x = 36,048.94 × 14,792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.78x = 533,239,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,239,525.37/26,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.82

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