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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.72, 36,070.86 and 14,963.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.72, 36,070.86 and 14,963.32 is: 20,649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.72 : 36,070.86 = 14,963.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.72/36,070.86 = 14,963.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.72x = 36,070.86 × 14,963.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.72x = 539,739,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,739,820.86/26,137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.84

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