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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.59, 36,177.63 and 14,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.59, 36,177.63 and 14,884.60 is: 20,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.59 : 36,177.63 = 14,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.59/36,177.63 = 14,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.59x = 36,177.63 × 14,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.59x = 538,489,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,489,477.08/26,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.03

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