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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.92, 36,115.08 and 14,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.92, 36,115.08 and 14,841.44 is: 20,480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.92 : 36,115.08 = 14,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.92/36,115.08 = 14,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.92x = 36,115.08 × 14,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.92x = 535,999,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,999,792.92/26,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.74

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