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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.96, 36,061.68 and 14,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.96, 36,061.68 and 14,806.30 is: 20,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.96 : 36,061.68 = 14,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.96/36,061.68 = 14,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.96x = 36,061.68 × 14,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.96x = 533,940,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,940,052.58/26,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.76

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