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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.58, 36,189.96 and 14,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.58, 36,189.96 and 14,894.08 is: 20,553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.58 : 36,189.96 = 14,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.58/36,189.96 = 14,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.58x = 36,189.96 × 14,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.58x = 539,016,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,016,159.44/26,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.85

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