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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.46, 36,086.15 and 14,821.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.46, 36,086.15 and 14,821.11 is: 20,453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.46 : 36,086.15 = 14,821.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.46/36,086.15 = 14,821.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.46x = 36,086.15 × 14,821.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.46x = 534,836,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,836,835.68/26,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,453.07

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