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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.40, 36,087.48 and 14,665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.40, 36,087.48 and 14,665.32 is: 20,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.40 : 36,087.48 = 14,665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.40/36,087.48 = 14,665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.40x = 36,087.48 × 14,665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.40x = 529,234,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,234,442.19/26,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.10

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