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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.60, 36,175.21 and 14,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.60, 36,175.21 and 14,884.66 is: 20,542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.60 : 36,175.21 = 14,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.60/36,175.21 = 14,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.60x = 36,175.21 × 14,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.60x = 538,455,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,455,709.29/26,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.65

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