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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.63, 36,169.64 and 14,878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.63, 36,169.64 and 14,878.27 is: 20,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.63 : 36,169.64 = 14,878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.63/36,169.64 = 14,878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.63x = 36,169.64 × 14,878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.63x = 538,141,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,141,669.72/26,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.21

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