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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.63, 36,095.56 and 14,825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.63, 36,095.56 and 14,825.15 is: 20,459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.63 : 36,095.56 = 14,825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.63/36,095.56 = 14,825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.63x = 36,095.56 × 14,825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.63x = 535,122,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,122,091.33/26,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.16

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