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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.42, 36,109.22 and 14,989.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.42, 36,109.22 and 14,989.58 is: 20,686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.42 : 36,109.22 = 14,989.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.42/36,109.22 = 14,989.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.42x = 36,109.22 × 14,989.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.42x = 541,261,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,261,861.38/26,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.16

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