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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.63, 36,105.39 and 14,837.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.63, 36,105.39 and 14,837.73 is: 20,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.63 : 36,105.39 = 14,837.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.63/36,105.39 = 14,837.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.63x = 36,105.39 × 14,837.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.63x = 535,722,028.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,722,028.36/26,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.13

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