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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.92, 36,111.30 and 14,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.92, 36,111.30 and 14,991.08 is: 20,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.92 : 36,111.30 = 14,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.92/36,111.30 = 14,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.92x = 36,111.30 × 14,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.92x = 541,347,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,347,387.20/26,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.23

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