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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.13, 36,052.68 and 14,947.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.13, 36,052.68 and 14,947.13 is: 20,627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.13 : 36,052.68 = 14,947.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.13/36,052.68 = 14,947.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.13x = 36,052.68 × 14,947.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.13x = 538,884,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,884,094.81/26,125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.04

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