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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.63, 36,117.09 and 14,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.63, 36,117.09 and 14,842.62 is: 20,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.63 : 36,117.09 = 14,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.63/36,117.09 = 14,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.63x = 36,117.09 × 14,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.63x = 536,072,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,072,242.38/26,172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.17

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