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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.95, 36,096.98 and 14,832.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.95, 36,096.98 and 14,832.05 is: 20,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.95 : 36,096.98 = 14,832.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.95/36,096.98 = 14,832.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.95x = 36,096.98 × 14,832.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.95x = 535,392,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,392,212.21/26,164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.19

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