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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.48, 36,051.62 and 14,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.48, 36,051.62 and 14,947.56 is: 20,626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.48 : 36,051.62 = 14,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.48/36,051.62 = 14,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.48x = 36,051.62 × 14,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.48x = 538,883,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,883,753.05/26,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.75

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