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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.55, 36,167.31 and 14,724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.55, 36,167.31 and 14,724.48 is: 20,320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.55 : 36,167.31 = 14,724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.55/36,167.31 = 14,724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.55x = 36,167.31 × 14,724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.55x = 532,544,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,544,968.38/26,207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.29

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