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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.68, 36,116.10 and 14,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.68, 36,116.10 and 14,992.68 is: 20,690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.68 : 36,116.10 = 14,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.68/36,116.10 = 14,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.68x = 36,116.10 × 14,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.68x = 541,477,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,477,130.15/26,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.22

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