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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.06, 36,182.55 and 14,888.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.06, 36,182.55 and 14,888.79 is: 20,546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.06 : 36,182.55 = 14,888.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.06/36,182.55 = 14,888.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.06x = 36,182.55 × 14,888.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.06x = 538,714,388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,714,388.61/26,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.67

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