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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.40, 36,093.68 and 14,825.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.40, 36,093.68 and 14,825.93 is: 20,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.40 : 36,093.68 = 14,825.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.40/36,093.68 = 14,825.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.40x = 36,093.68 × 14,825.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.40x = 535,122,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,122,389.23/26,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.35

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