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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.71, 36,070.12 and 14,809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.71, 36,070.12 and 14,809.30 is: 20,436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.71 : 36,070.12 = 14,809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.71/36,070.12 = 14,809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.71x = 36,070.12 × 14,809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.71x = 534,173,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,173,291.72/26,137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.88

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