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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.20, 36,128.12 and 14,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.20, 36,128.12 and 14,849.16 is: 20,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.20 : 36,128.12 = 14,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.20/36,128.12 = 14,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.20x = 36,128.12 × 14,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.20x = 536,472,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,472,234.38/26,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.31

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