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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.10, 36,190.58 and 14,895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.10, 36,190.58 and 14,895.32 is: 20,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.10 : 36,190.58 = 14,895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.10/36,190.58 = 14,895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.10x = 36,190.58 × 14,895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.10x = 539,070,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,070,270.09/26,226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.72

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