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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.94, 36,171.81 and 14,880.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.94, 36,171.81 and 14,880.18 is: 20,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.94 : 36,171.81 = 14,880.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.94/36,171.81 = 14,880.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.94x = 36,171.81 × 14,880.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.94x = 538,243,043.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,243,043.73/26,210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.05

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