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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.66, 36,126.56 and 14,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.66, 36,126.56 and 14,844.52 is: 20,485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.66 : 36,126.56 = 14,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.66/36,126.56 = 14,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.66x = 36,126.56 × 14,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.66x = 536,281,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,281,442.45/26,178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.44

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