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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.28, 36,141.96 and 14,704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.28, 36,141.96 and 14,704.68 is: 20,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.28 : 36,141.96 = 14,704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.28/36,141.96 = 14,704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.28x = 36,141.96 × 14,704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.28x = 531,455,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,455,956.37/26,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.88

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