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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,138.20, 36,069.18 and 14,959.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,138.20, 36,069.18 and 14,959.96 is: 20,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,138.20 : 36,069.18 = 14,959.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,138.20/36,069.18 = 14,959.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,138.20x = 36,069.18 × 14,959.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,138.20x = 539,593,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,593,490.03/26,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.87

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