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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.64, 36,092.48 and 14,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.64, 36,092.48 and 14,974.48 is: 20,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.64 : 36,092.48 = 14,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.64/36,092.48 = 14,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.64x = 36,092.48 × 14,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.64x = 540,466,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,466,119.91/26,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.25

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