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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.46, 36,145.14 and 14,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.46, 36,145.14 and 14,861 is: 20,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.46 : 36,145.14 = 14,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.46/36,145.14 = 14,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.46x = 36,145.14 × 14,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.46x = 537,152,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,152,925.54/26,191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.70

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