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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.77, 36,107.52 and 14,839.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.77, 36,107.52 and 14,839.38 is: 20,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.77 : 36,107.52 = 14,839.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.77/36,107.52 = 14,839.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.77x = 36,107.52 × 14,839.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.77x = 535,813,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,813,210.14/26,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.73

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