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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,123.72, 36,050.10 and 14,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,123.72, 36,050.10 and 14,945 is: 20,623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,123.72 : 36,050.10 = 14,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,123.72/36,050.10 = 14,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,123.72x = 36,050.10 × 14,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,123.72x = 538,768,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,768,744.50/26,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.74

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