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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.68, 36,117.66 and 14,843.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.68, 36,117.66 and 14,843.28 is: 20,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.68 : 36,117.66 = 14,843.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.68/36,117.66 = 14,843.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.68x = 36,117.66 × 14,843.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.68x = 536,104,731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,104,731.43/26,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.72

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