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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.97, 36,148.14 and 14,708.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.97, 36,148.14 and 14,708.79 is: 20,299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.97 : 36,148.14 = 14,708.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.97/36,148.14 = 14,708.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.97x = 36,148.14 × 14,708.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.97x = 531,695,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,695,400.15/26,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.16

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