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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.88, 36,172.74 and 14,880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.88, 36,172.74 and 14,880.52 is: 20,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.88 : 36,172.74 = 14,880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.88/36,172.74 = 14,880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.88x = 36,172.74 × 14,880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.88x = 538,269,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,269,181.02/26,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.31

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