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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.12, 36,079.70 and 14,502.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.12, 36,079.70 and 14,502.98 is: 20,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.12 : 36,079.70 = 14,502.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.12/36,079.70 = 14,502.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.12x = 36,079.70 × 14,502.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.12x = 523,263,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,263,167.51/26,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.80

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