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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.89, 36,052.56 and 14,795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.89, 36,052.56 and 14,795.15 is: 20,416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.89 : 36,052.56 = 14,795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.89/36,052.56 = 14,795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.89x = 36,052.56 × 14,795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.89x = 533,402,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,402,979.94/26,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.64

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