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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.58, 36,080.90 and 14,816.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.58, 36,080.90 and 14,816.21 is: 20,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.58 : 36,080.90 = 14,816.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.58/36,080.90 = 14,816.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.58x = 36,080.90 × 14,816.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.58x = 534,582,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,582,201.46/26,146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.59

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