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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.06, 36,078.69 and 14,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.06, 36,078.69 and 14,814.70 is: 20,442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.06 : 36,078.69 = 14,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.06/36,078.69 = 14,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.06x = 36,078.69 × 14,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.06x = 534,494,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,494,968.74/26,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.66

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