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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.54, 36,110.10 and 14,682.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.54, 36,110.10 and 14,682.61 is: 20,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.54 : 36,110.10 = 14,682.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.54/36,110.10 = 14,682.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.54x = 36,110.10 × 14,682.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.54x = 530,190,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,190,514.00/26,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.71

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