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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.73, 36,167.09 and 14,878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.73, 36,167.09 and 14,878.75 is: 20,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.73 : 36,167.09 = 14,878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.73/36,167.09 = 14,878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.73x = 36,167.09 × 14,878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.73x = 538,120,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,120,835.11/26,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.48

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