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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.89, 36,084.59 and 14,968.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.89, 36,084.59 and 14,968.73 is: 20,656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.89 : 36,084.59 = 14,968.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.89/36,084.59 = 14,968.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.89x = 36,084.59 × 14,968.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.89x = 540,140,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,140,410.03/26,148.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.34

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