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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.78, 36,188.44 and 14,891.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.78, 36,188.44 and 14,891.18 is: 20,548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.78 : 36,188.44 = 14,891.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.78/36,188.44 = 14,891.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.78x = 36,188.44 × 14,891.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.78x = 538,888,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,888,355.79/26,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.04

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