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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.78, 36,129.30 and 14,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.78, 36,129.30 and 14,852.48 is: 20,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.78 : 36,129.30 = 14,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.78/36,129.30 = 14,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.78x = 36,129.30 × 14,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.78x = 536,609,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,609,705.66/26,180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.32

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