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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,141.76, 36,075.71 and 14,813.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,141.76, 36,075.71 and 14,813.35 is: 20,442.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,141.76 : 36,075.71 = 14,813.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,141.76/36,075.71 = 14,813.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,141.76x = 36,075.71 × 14,813.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,141.76x = 534,402,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,402,118.73/26,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.47

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