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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.84, 36,122.49 and 14,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.84, 36,122.49 and 14,847.54 is: 20,489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.84 : 36,122.49 = 14,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.84/36,122.49 = 14,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.84x = 36,122.49 × 14,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.84x = 536,330,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,330,115.17/26,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.51

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