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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.99, 36,131.76 and 14,852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.99, 36,131.76 and 14,852.25 is: 20,496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.99 : 36,131.76 = 14,852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.99/36,131.76 = 14,852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.99x = 36,131.76 × 14,852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.99x = 536,637,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,637,932.46/26,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.45

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