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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.66, 36,122.42 and 14,841.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.66, 36,122.42 and 14,841.53 is: 20,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.66 : 36,122.42 = 14,841.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.66/36,122.42 = 14,841.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.66x = 36,122.42 × 14,841.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.66x = 536,111,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,111,972.05/26,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.32

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