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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,138.27, 36,071.73 and 14,808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,138.27, 36,071.73 and 14,808.08 is: 20,435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,138.27 : 36,071.73 = 14,808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,138.27/36,071.73 = 14,808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,138.27x = 36,071.73 × 14,808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,138.27x = 534,152,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,152,883.22/26,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.67

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