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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.64, 36,088.38 and 14,971.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.64, 36,088.38 and 14,971.48 is: 20,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.64 : 36,088.38 = 14,971.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.64/36,088.38 = 14,971.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.64x = 36,088.38 × 14,971.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.64x = 540,296,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,296,459.40/26,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.14

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