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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.96, 36,041 and 14,791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.96, 36,041 and 14,791.28 is: 20,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.96 : 36,041 = 14,791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.96/36,041 = 14,791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.96x = 36,041 × 14,791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.96x = 533,092,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,092,522.48/26,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.05

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