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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.23, 36,162.76 and 14,875.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.23, 36,162.76 and 14,875.95 is: 20,527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.23 : 36,162.76 = 14,875.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.23/36,162.76 = 14,875.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.23x = 36,162.76 × 14,875.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.23x = 537,955,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,955,409.62/26,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.77

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