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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.13, 36,067.86 and 14,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.13, 36,067.86 and 14,958.13 is: 20,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.13 : 36,067.86 = 14,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.13/36,067.86 = 14,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.13x = 36,067.86 × 14,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.13x = 539,507,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,507,738.70/26,136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.22

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