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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.41, 36,096.46 and 14,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.41, 36,096.46 and 14,827.94 is: 20,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.41 : 36,096.46 = 14,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.41/36,096.46 = 14,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.41x = 36,096.46 × 14,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.41x = 535,236,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,236,305.65/26,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.13

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