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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.32, 36,181.73 and 14,890.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.32, 36,181.73 and 14,890.29 is: 20,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.32 : 36,181.73 = 14,890.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.32/36,181.73 = 14,890.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.32x = 36,181.73 × 14,890.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.32x = 538,756,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,756,452.40/26,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.29

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