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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.58, 36,158.94 and 14,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.58, 36,158.94 and 14,872.14 is: 20,521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.58 : 36,158.94 = 14,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.58/36,158.94 = 14,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.58x = 36,158.94 × 14,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.58x = 537,760,817.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,760,817.93/26,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.63

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