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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.62, 36,067.26 and 14,805.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.62, 36,067.26 and 14,805.82 is: 20,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.62 : 36,067.26 = 14,805.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.62/36,067.26 = 14,805.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.62x = 36,067.26 × 14,805.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.62x = 534,005,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,005,359.45/26,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.31

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