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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.27, 36,107.24 and 14,985.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.27, 36,107.24 and 14,985.27 is: 20,680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.27 : 36,107.24 = 14,985.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.27/36,107.24 = 14,985.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.27x = 36,107.24 × 14,985.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.27x = 541,076,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,076,665.43/26,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.77

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