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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.69, 36,078.04 and 14,816.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.69, 36,078.04 and 14,816.19 is: 20,443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.69 : 36,078.04 = 14,816.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.69/36,078.04 = 14,816.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.69x = 36,078.04 × 14,816.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.69x = 534,539,095.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,539,095.47/26,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.07

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