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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.85, 36,066.42 and 14,808.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.85, 36,066.42 and 14,808.54 is: 20,431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.85 : 36,066.42 = 14,808.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.85/36,066.42 = 14,808.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.85x = 36,066.42 × 14,808.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.85x = 534,091,023.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,091,023.23/26,140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.28

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