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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.14, 36,052.68 and 14,947.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.14, 36,052.68 and 14,947.14 is: 20,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.14 : 36,052.68 = 14,947.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.14/36,052.68 = 14,947.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.14x = 36,052.68 × 14,947.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.14x = 538,884,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,884,455.34/26,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.05

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