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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,141.45, 36,069.41 and 14,809.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,141.45, 36,069.41 and 14,809.95 is: 20,434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,141.45 : 36,069.41 = 14,809.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,141.45/36,069.41 = 14,809.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,141.45x = 36,069.41 × 14,809.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,141.45x = 534,186,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,186,084.58/26,141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.45

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