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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.72, 36,062.58 and 14,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.72, 36,062.58 and 14,957.32 is: 20,641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.72 : 36,062.58 = 14,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.72/36,062.58 = 14,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.72x = 36,062.58 × 14,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.72x = 539,399,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,399,549.09/26,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.56

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