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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.64, 36,087 and 14,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.64, 36,087 and 14,970.48 is: 20,658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.64 : 36,087 = 14,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.64/36,087 = 14,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.64x = 36,087 × 14,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.64x = 540,239,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,239,711.76/26,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.76

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