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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,133.72, 36,065.34 and 14,959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,133.72, 36,065.34 and 14,959.32 is: 20,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,133.72 : 36,065.34 = 14,959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,133.72/36,065.34 = 14,959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,133.72x = 36,065.34 × 14,959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,133.72x = 539,512,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,512,961.97/26,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.32

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