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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.21, 36,074.55 and 14,813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.21, 36,074.55 and 14,813.73 is: 20,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.21 : 36,074.55 = 14,813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.21/36,074.55 = 14,813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.21x = 36,074.55 × 14,813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.21x = 534,398,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,398,643.57/26,145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.64

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