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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,138.22, 36,071.94 and 14,808.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,138.22, 36,071.94 and 14,808.36 is: 20,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,138.22 : 36,071.94 = 14,808.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,138.22/36,071.94 = 14,808.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,138.22x = 36,071.94 × 14,808.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,138.22x = 534,166,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,166,273.42/26,138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.21

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