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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.85, 36,179.35 and 14,885.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.85, 36,179.35 and 14,885.86 is: 20,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.85 : 36,179.35 = 14,885.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.85/36,179.35 = 14,885.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.85x = 36,179.35 × 14,885.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.85x = 538,560,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,560,738.99/26,217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.76

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