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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.42, 36,111.64 and 14,838.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.42, 36,111.64 and 14,838.95 is: 20,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.42 : 36,111.64 = 14,838.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.42/36,111.64 = 14,838.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.42x = 36,111.64 × 14,838.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.42x = 535,858,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,858,639.82/26,168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.31

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