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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.91, 36,097.65 and 14,825.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.91, 36,097.65 and 14,825.94 is: 20,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.91 : 36,097.65 = 14,825.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.91/36,097.65 = 14,825.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.91x = 36,097.65 × 14,825.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.91x = 535,181,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,181,457.67/26,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.20

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