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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.55, 36,079.15 and 14,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.55, 36,079.15 and 14,814.70 is: 20,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.55 : 36,079.15 = 14,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.55/36,079.15 = 14,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.55x = 36,079.15 × 14,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.55x = 534,501,783.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,501,783.51/26,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.75

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