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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.91, 36,104.05 and 14,833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.91, 36,104.05 and 14,833.45 is: 20,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.91 : 36,104.05 = 14,833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.91/36,104.05 = 14,833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.91x = 36,104.05 × 14,833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.91x = 535,547,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,547,365.79/26,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.72

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