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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.30, 36,078.80 and 14,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.30, 36,078.80 and 14,814.45 is: 20,441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.30 : 36,078.80 = 14,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.30/36,078.80 = 14,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.30x = 36,078.80 × 14,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.30x = 534,487,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,487,615.70/26,147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.41

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