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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.83, 36,092.90 and 14,825.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.83, 36,092.90 and 14,825.37 is: 20,458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.83 : 36,092.90 = 14,825.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.83/36,092.90 = 14,825.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.83x = 36,092.90 × 14,825.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.83x = 535,090,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,090,498.59/26,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.57

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