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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.94, 36,173.19 and 14,881.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.94, 36,173.19 and 14,881.18 is: 20,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.94 : 36,173.19 = 14,881.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.94/36,173.19 = 14,881.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.94x = 36,173.19 × 14,881.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.94x = 538,299,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,299,751.56/26,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.43

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