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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.07, 36,114.98 and 14,844.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.07, 36,114.98 and 14,844.98 is: 20,481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.07 : 36,114.98 = 14,844.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.07/36,114.98 = 14,844.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.07x = 36,114.98 × 14,844.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.07x = 536,125,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,125,901.00/26,176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.53

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