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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.92, 36,108.54 and 14,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.92, 36,108.54 and 14,989.08 is: 20,685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.92 : 36,108.54 = 14,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.92/36,108.54 = 14,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.92x = 36,108.54 × 14,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.92x = 541,233,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,233,794.74/26,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.47

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