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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.84, 36,081.09 and 14,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.84, 36,081.09 and 14,970 is: 20,658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.84 : 36,081.09 = 14,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.84/36,081.09 = 14,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.84x = 36,081.09 × 14,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.84x = 540,133,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,133,917.30/26,145.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.50

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