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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.50, 36,111.15 and 14,990.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.50, 36,111.15 and 14,990.22 is: 20,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.50 : 36,111.15 = 14,990.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.50/36,111.15 = 14,990.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.50x = 36,111.15 × 14,990.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.50x = 541,314,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,314,082.95/26,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.50

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