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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.90, 36,115.07 and 14,841.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.90, 36,115.07 and 14,841.43 is: 20,480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.90 : 36,115.07 = 14,841.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.90/36,115.07 = 14,841.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.90x = 36,115.07 × 14,841.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.90x = 535,999,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,999,118.86/26,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.73

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