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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.67, 36,107.82 and 14,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.67, 36,107.82 and 14,836.20 is: 20,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.67 : 36,107.82 = 14,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.67/36,107.82 = 14,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.67x = 36,107.82 × 14,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.67x = 535,702,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,702,839.08/26,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.50

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