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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.23, 36,161.38 and 14,874.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.23, 36,161.38 and 14,874.95 is: 20,526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.23 : 36,161.38 = 14,874.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.23/36,161.38 = 14,874.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.23x = 36,161.38 × 14,874.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.23x = 537,898,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,898,719.43/26,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.39

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