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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.67, 36,096.77 and 14,826.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.67, 36,096.77 and 14,826.01 is: 20,461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.67 : 36,096.77 = 14,826.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.67/36,096.77 = 14,826.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.67x = 36,096.77 × 14,826.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.67x = 535,171,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,171,072.99/26,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.78

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