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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.92, 36,112.68 and 14,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.92, 36,112.68 and 14,992.08 is: 20,689.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.92 : 36,112.68 = 14,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.92/36,112.68 = 14,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.92x = 36,112.68 × 14,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.92x = 541,404,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,404,187.57/26,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.61

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