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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.91, 36,100.41 and 14,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.91, 36,100.41 and 14,827.94 is: 20,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.91 : 36,100.41 = 14,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.91/36,100.41 = 14,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.91x = 36,100.41 × 14,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.91x = 535,294,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,294,713.46/26,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,463.97

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