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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.51, 36,106.27 and 14,835.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.51, 36,106.27 and 14,835.09 is: 20,472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.51 : 36,106.27 = 14,835.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.51/36,106.27 = 14,835.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.51x = 36,106.27 × 14,835.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.51x = 535,639,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,639,765.01/26,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.00

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