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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.11, 36,859.83 and 14,609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.11, 36,859.83 and 14,609.18 is: 20,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.11 : 36,859.83 = 14,609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.11/36,859.83 = 14,609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.11x = 36,859.83 × 14,609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.11x = 538,491,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,491,891.24/26,711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.85

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