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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.83, 36,073.15 and 14,810.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.83, 36,073.15 and 14,810.09 is: 20,437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.83 : 36,073.15 = 14,810.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.83/36,073.15 = 14,810.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.83x = 36,073.15 × 14,810.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.83x = 534,246,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,246,524.03/26,140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.25

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