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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.83, 36,079.35 and 14,815.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.83, 36,079.35 and 14,815.55 is: 20,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.83 : 36,079.35 = 14,815.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.83/36,079.35 = 14,815.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.83x = 36,079.35 × 14,815.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.83x = 534,535,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,535,413.89/26,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.38

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