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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.90, 36,106.80 and 14,835.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.90, 36,106.80 and 14,835.45 is: 20,472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.90 : 36,106.80 = 14,835.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.90/36,106.80 = 14,835.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.90x = 36,106.80 × 14,835.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.90x = 535,660,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,660,626.06/26,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.49

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