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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.20, 36,067.80 and 14,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.20, 36,067.80 and 14,958.96 is: 20,642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.20 : 36,067.80 = 14,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.20/36,067.80 = 14,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.20x = 36,067.80 × 14,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.20x = 539,536,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,536,777.49/26,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.49

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