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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.69, 36,076.66 and 14,815.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.69, 36,076.66 and 14,815.19 is: 20,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.69 : 36,076.66 = 14,815.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.69/36,076.66 = 14,815.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.69x = 36,076.66 × 14,815.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.69x = 534,482,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,482,625.62/26,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.70

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