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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.06, 36,077.31 and 14,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.06, 36,077.31 and 14,813.70 is: 20,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.06 : 36,077.31 = 14,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.06/36,077.31 = 14,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.06x = 36,077.31 × 14,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.06x = 534,438,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,438,447.15/26,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.28

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