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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.72, 36,093.35 and 14,826.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.72, 36,093.35 and 14,826.35 is: 20,460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.72 : 36,093.35 = 14,826.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.72/36,093.35 = 14,826.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.72x = 36,093.35 × 14,826.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.72x = 535,132,385.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,132,385.17/26,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.26

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