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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,144.52, 36,079.52 and 14,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,144.52, 36,079.52 and 14,966.52 is: 20,653.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,144.52 : 36,079.52 = 14,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,144.52/36,079.52 = 14,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,144.52x = 36,079.52 × 14,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,144.52x = 539,984,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,984,857.67/26,144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.84

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