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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.21, 36,122.97 and 14,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.21, 36,122.97 and 14,847.14 is: 20,485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.21 : 36,122.97 = 14,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.21/36,122.97 = 14,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.21x = 36,122.97 × 14,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.21x = 536,322,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,322,612.19/26,180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.81

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