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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.72, 36,015.18 and 14,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.72, 36,015.18 and 14,770.25 is: 20,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.72 : 36,015.18 = 14,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.72/36,015.18 = 14,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.72x = 36,015.18 × 14,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.72x = 531,953,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,953,212.40/26,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.57

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