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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.29, 36,196.66 and 14,899.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.29, 36,196.66 and 14,899.75 is: 20,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.29 : 36,196.66 = 14,899.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.29/36,196.66 = 14,899.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.29x = 36,196.66 × 14,899.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.29x = 539,321,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,321,184.84/26,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.01

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