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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.67, 36,133.11 and 14,854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.67, 36,133.11 and 14,854.85 is: 20,501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.67 : 36,133.11 = 14,854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.67/36,133.11 = 14,854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.67x = 36,133.11 × 14,854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.67x = 536,751,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,751,854.81/26,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.06

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