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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.69, 36,106.53 and 14,835.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.69, 36,106.53 and 14,835.27 is: 20,472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.69 : 36,106.53 = 14,835.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.69/36,106.53 = 14,835.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.69x = 36,106.53 × 14,835.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.69x = 535,650,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,650,121.31/26,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.25

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