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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.73, 36,165.92 and 14,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.73, 36,165.92 and 14,878.26 is: 20,531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.73 : 36,165.92 = 14,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.73/36,165.92 = 14,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.73x = 36,165.92 × 14,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.73x = 538,085,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,085,886.51/26,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.57

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