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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.29, 36,086.28 and 14,822.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.29, 36,086.28 and 14,822.97 is: 20,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.29 : 36,086.28 = 14,822.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.29/36,086.28 = 14,822.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.29x = 36,086.28 × 14,822.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.29x = 534,905,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,905,845.85/26,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.15

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