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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.54, 36,168.21 and 14,878.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.54, 36,168.21 and 14,878.36 is: 20,532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.54 : 36,168.21 = 14,878.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.54/36,168.21 = 14,878.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.54x = 36,168.21 × 14,878.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.54x = 538,123,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,123,571.50/26,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.38

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