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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.80, 36,111.14 and 14,990.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.80, 36,111.14 and 14,990.96 is: 20,688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.80 : 36,111.14 = 14,990.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.80/36,111.14 = 14,990.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.80x = 36,111.14 × 14,990.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.80x = 541,340,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,340,399.78/26,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.07

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