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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.76, 36,091.56 and 14,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.76, 36,091.56 and 14,974.48 is: 20,666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.76 : 36,091.56 = 14,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.76/36,091.56 = 14,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.76x = 36,091.56 × 14,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.76x = 540,452,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,452,343.39/26,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.00

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