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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.22, 36,117.33 and 14,837.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.22, 36,117.33 and 14,837.94 is: 20,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.22 : 36,117.33 = 14,837.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.22/36,117.33 = 14,837.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.22x = 36,117.33 × 14,837.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.22x = 535,906,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,906,775.50/26,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,479.30

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