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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.92, 36,160.74 and 14,872.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.92, 36,160.74 and 14,872.91 is: 20,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.92 : 36,160.74 = 14,872.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.92/36,160.74 = 14,872.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.92x = 36,160.74 × 14,872.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.92x = 537,815,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,815,250.75/26,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.02

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