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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.58, 36,160.50 and 14,874.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.58, 36,160.50 and 14,874.33 is: 20,525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.58 : 36,160.50 = 14,874.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.58/36,160.50 = 14,874.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.58x = 36,160.50 × 14,874.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.58x = 537,863,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,863,209.97/26,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.54

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