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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.73, 36,161.74 and 14,562.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.73, 36,161.74 and 14,562.91 is: 20,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.73 : 36,161.74 = 14,562.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.73/36,161.74 = 14,562.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.73x = 36,161.74 × 14,562.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.73x = 526,620,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,620,165.06/26,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.38

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