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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,129.34, 36,063.08 and 14,799.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,129.34, 36,063.08 and 14,799.46 is: 20,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,129.34 : 36,063.08 = 14,799.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,129.34/36,063.08 = 14,799.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,129.34x = 36,063.08 × 14,799.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,129.34x = 533,714,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,714,109.94/26,129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.85

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