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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.93, 36,069.74 and 14,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.93, 36,069.74 and 14,808.04 is: 20,435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.93 : 36,069.74 = 14,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.93/36,069.74 = 14,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.93x = 36,069.74 × 14,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.93x = 534,122,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,122,044.03/26,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.53

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