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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.01, 36,111.11 and 14,838.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.01, 36,111.11 and 14,838.59 is: 20,476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.01 : 36,111.11 = 14,838.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.01/36,111.11 = 14,838.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.01x = 36,111.11 × 14,838.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.01x = 535,837,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,837,700.99/26,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,476.82

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