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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.79, 36,111.83 and 14,683.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.79, 36,111.83 and 14,683.86 is: 20,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.79 : 36,111.83 = 14,683.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.79/36,111.83 = 14,683.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.79x = 36,111.83 × 14,683.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.79x = 530,261,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,261,056.06/26,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.43

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