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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.81, 36,119.22 and 14,844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.81, 36,119.22 and 14,844.41 is: 20,487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.81 : 36,119.22 = 14,844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.81/36,119.22 = 14,844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.81x = 36,119.22 × 14,844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.81x = 536,168,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,168,409.74/26,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.27

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