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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.04, 36,079.04 and 14,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.04, 36,079.04 and 14,817.74 is: 20,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.04 : 36,079.04 = 14,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.04/36,079.04 = 14,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.04x = 36,079.04 × 14,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.04x = 534,609,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,609,579.69/26,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.93

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