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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.92, 36,121.96 and 14,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.92, 36,121.96 and 14,846.44 is: 20,487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.92 : 36,121.96 = 14,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.92/36,121.96 = 14,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.92x = 36,121.96 × 14,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.92x = 536,282,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,282,511.82/26,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.63

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