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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.93, 36,122.85 and 14,850.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.93, 36,122.85 and 14,850.51 is: 20,489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.93 : 36,122.85 = 14,850.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.93/36,122.85 = 14,850.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.93x = 36,122.85 × 14,850.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.93x = 536,442,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,442,745.15/26,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.05

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