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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.64, 36,059.88 and 14,645.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.64, 36,059.88 and 14,645.38 is: 20,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.64 : 36,059.88 = 14,645.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.64/36,059.88 = 14,645.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.64x = 36,059.88 × 14,645.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.64x = 528,110,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,110,645.35/26,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.40

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