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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.96, 36,112.83 and 14,834.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.96, 36,112.83 and 14,834.68 is: 20,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.96 : 36,112.83 = 14,834.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.96/36,112.83 = 14,834.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.96x = 36,112.83 × 14,834.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.96x = 535,722,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,722,276.94/26,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.80

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