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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.91, 36,114.59 and 14,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.91, 36,114.59 and 14,844.52 is: 20,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.91 : 36,114.59 = 14,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.91/36,114.59 = 14,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.91x = 36,114.59 × 14,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.91x = 536,103,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,103,632.66/26,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.80

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