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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.35, 36,198.12 and 14,900.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.35, 36,198.12 and 14,900.82 is: 20,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.35 : 36,198.12 = 14,900.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.35/36,198.12 = 14,900.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.35x = 36,198.12 × 14,900.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.35x = 539,381,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,381,670.46/26,231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.48

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