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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.55, 36,077.77 and 14,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.55, 36,077.77 and 14,813.70 is: 20,440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.55 : 36,077.77 = 14,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.55/36,077.77 = 14,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.55x = 36,077.77 × 14,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.55x = 534,445,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,445,347.61/26,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.38

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