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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.33, 36,072.46 and 14,809.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.33, 36,072.46 and 14,809.59 is: 20,436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.33 : 36,072.46 = 14,809.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.33/36,072.46 = 14,809.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.33x = 36,072.46 × 14,809.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.33x = 534,218,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,218,268.84/26,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.56

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