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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.57, 36,112.91 and 14,843.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.57, 36,112.91 and 14,843.48 is: 20,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.57 : 36,112.91 = 14,843.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.57/36,112.91 = 14,843.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.57x = 36,112.91 × 14,843.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.57x = 536,041,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,041,002.54/26,174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,479.46

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