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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.03, 36,161.11 and 14,874.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.03, 36,161.11 and 14,874.75 is: 20,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.03 : 36,161.11 = 14,874.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.03/36,161.11 = 14,874.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.03x = 36,161.11 × 14,874.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.03x = 537,887,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,887,470.97/26,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.12

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