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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.54, 36,094.92 and 14,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.54, 36,094.92 and 14,670.52 is: 20,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.54 : 36,094.92 = 14,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.54/36,094.92 = 14,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.54x = 36,094.92 × 14,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.54x = 529,531,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,531,245.76/26,154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.25

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