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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.54, 36,109.68 and 14,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.54, 36,109.68 and 14,836.02 is: 20,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.54 : 36,109.68 = 14,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.54/36,109.68 = 14,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.54x = 36,109.68 × 14,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.54x = 535,723,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,723,934.67/26,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.63

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