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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,144.59, 36,079.56 and 14,814.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,144.59, 36,079.56 and 14,814.85 is: 20,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,144.59 : 36,079.56 = 14,814.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,144.59/36,079.56 = 14,814.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,144.59x = 36,079.56 × 14,814.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,144.59x = 534,513,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,513,269.47/26,144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.51

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