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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.57, 36,115.66 and 14,845.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.57, 36,115.66 and 14,845.48 is: 20,482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.57 : 36,115.66 = 14,845.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.57/36,115.66 = 14,845.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.57x = 36,115.66 × 14,845.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.57x = 536,154,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,154,308.22/26,176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.22

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