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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.70, 36,064.68 and 14,801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.70, 36,064.68 and 14,801.96 is: 20,428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.70 : 36,064.68 = 14,801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.70/36,064.68 = 14,801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.70x = 36,064.68 × 14,801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.70x = 533,827,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,827,950.77/26,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.37

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