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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.44, 36,181.09 and 14,889.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.44, 36,181.09 and 14,889.85 is: 20,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.44 : 36,181.09 = 14,889.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.44/36,181.09 = 14,889.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.44x = 36,181.09 × 14,889.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.44x = 538,731,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,731,002.94/26,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.22

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