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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.58, 36,161.88 and 14,875.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.58, 36,161.88 and 14,875.33 is: 20,526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.58 : 36,161.88 = 14,875.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.58/36,161.88 = 14,875.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.58x = 36,161.88 × 14,875.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.58x = 537,919,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,919,898.42/26,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.92

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