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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.79, 36,110.45 and 14,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.79, 36,110.45 and 14,682.86 is: 20,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.79 : 36,110.45 = 14,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.79/36,110.45 = 14,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.79x = 36,110.45 × 14,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.79x = 530,204,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,204,591.61/26,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.05

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