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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.09, 36,190.65 and 14,894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.09, 36,190.65 and 14,894.58 is: 20,554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.09 : 36,190.65 = 14,894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.09/36,190.65 = 14,894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.09x = 36,190.65 × 14,894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.09x = 539,044,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,044,531.68/26,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.54

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