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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.84, 36,113.81 and 14,838.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.84, 36,113.81 and 14,838.81 is: 20,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.84 : 36,113.81 = 14,838.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.84/36,113.81 = 14,838.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.84x = 36,113.81 × 14,838.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.84x = 535,885,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,885,755.35/26,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.01

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