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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,124.91, 36,053.36 and 14,944.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,124.91, 36,053.36 and 14,944.75 is: 20,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,124.91 : 36,053.36 = 14,944.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,124.91/36,053.36 = 14,944.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,124.91x = 36,053.36 × 14,944.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,124.91x = 538,808,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,808,451.86/26,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.32

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