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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.89, 36,092.99 and 14,825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.89, 36,092.99 and 14,825.43 is: 20,458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.89 : 36,092.99 = 14,825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.89/36,092.99 = 14,825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.89x = 36,092.99 × 14,825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.89x = 535,094,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,094,096.74/26,154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.66

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