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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158, 36,090.06 and 14,825.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158, 36,090.06 and 14,825.68 is: 20,454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158 : 36,090.06 = 14,825.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158/36,090.06 = 14,825.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158x = 36,090.06 × 14,825.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158x = 535,059,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,059,680.74/26,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.92

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