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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,129.70, 36,061.92 and 14,799.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,129.70, 36,061.92 and 14,799.96 is: 20,425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,129.70 : 36,061.92 = 14,799.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,129.70/36,061.92 = 14,799.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,129.70x = 36,061.92 × 14,799.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,129.70x = 533,714,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,714,973.52/26,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.61

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