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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.38, 36,092.66 and 14,824.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.38, 36,092.66 and 14,824.52 is: 20,455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.38 : 36,092.66 = 14,824.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.38/36,092.66 = 14,824.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.38x = 36,092.66 × 14,824.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.38x = 535,056,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,056,360.02/26,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.27

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