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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.54, 36,088.98 and 14,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.54, 36,088.98 and 14,821.02 is: 20,452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.54 : 36,088.98 = 14,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.54/36,088.98 = 14,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.54x = 36,088.98 × 14,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.54x = 534,875,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,875,494.36/26,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,452.93

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