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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.86, 36,069.06 and 14,807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.86, 36,069.06 and 14,807.10 is: 20,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.86 : 36,069.06 = 14,807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.86/36,069.06 = 14,807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.86x = 36,069.06 × 14,807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.86x = 534,078,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,078,178.33/26,137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.13

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