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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.52, 36,181.62 and 14,887.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.52, 36,181.62 and 14,887.35 is: 20,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.52 : 36,181.62 = 14,887.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.52/36,181.62 = 14,887.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.52x = 36,181.62 × 14,887.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.52x = 538,648,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,648,440.51/26,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.36

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