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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.80, 36,106.92 and 14,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.80, 36,106.92 and 14,835.52 is: 20,471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.80 : 36,106.92 = 14,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.80/36,106.92 = 14,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.80x = 36,106.92 × 14,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.80x = 535,664,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,664,933.80/26,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.95

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