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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.69, 36,114.78 and 14,841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.69, 36,114.78 and 14,841.22 is: 20,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.69 : 36,114.78 = 14,841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.69/36,114.78 = 14,841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.69x = 36,114.78 × 14,841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.69x = 535,987,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,987,395.23/26,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.45

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