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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,123.41, 36,051.29 and 14,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,123.41, 36,051.29 and 14,943.25 is: 20,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,123.41 : 36,051.29 = 14,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,123.41/36,051.29 = 14,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,123.41x = 36,051.29 × 14,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,123.41x = 538,723,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,723,439.29/26,123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.25

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