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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.28, 36,073.08 and 14,809.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.28, 36,073.08 and 14,809.62 is: 20,436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.28 : 36,073.08 = 14,809.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.28/36,073.08 = 14,809.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.28x = 36,073.08 × 14,809.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.28x = 534,228,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,228,607.03/26,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.99

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