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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.67, 36,121.83 and 14,844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.67, 36,121.83 and 14,844.63 is: 20,486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.67 : 36,121.83 = 14,844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.67/36,121.83 = 14,844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.67x = 36,121.83 × 14,844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.67x = 536,215,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,215,201.27/26,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.03

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