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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.28, 36,068.94 and 14,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.28, 36,068.94 and 14,806.62 is: 20,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.28 : 36,068.94 = 14,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.28/36,068.94 = 14,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.28x = 36,068.94 × 14,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.28x = 534,059,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,059,088.38/26,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.85

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