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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.23, 36,094.11 and 14,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.23, 36,094.11 and 14,826.92 is: 20,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.23 : 36,094.11 = 14,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.23/36,094.11 = 14,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.23x = 36,094.11 × 14,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.23x = 535,164,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,164,300.97/26,155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.08

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