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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,128.14, 36,056.82 and 14,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,128.14, 36,056.82 and 14,950.14 is: 20,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,128.14 : 36,056.82 = 14,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,128.14/36,056.82 = 14,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,128.14x = 36,056.82 × 14,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,128.14x = 539,054,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,054,506.95/26,128.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.19

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