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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,128.73, 36,058.11 and 14,800.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,128.73, 36,058.11 and 14,800.56 is: 20,425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,128.73 : 36,058.11 = 14,800.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,128.73/36,058.11 = 14,800.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,128.73x = 36,058.11 × 14,800.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,128.73x = 533,680,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,680,220.54/26,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.03

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