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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.79, 36,051.68 and 14,794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.79, 36,051.68 and 14,794.27 is: 20,417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.79 : 36,051.68 = 14,794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.79/36,051.68 = 14,794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.79x = 36,051.68 × 14,794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.79x = 533,358,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,358,287.87/26,122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.36

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