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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.20, 36,092.52 and 14,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.20, 36,092.52 and 14,826.72 is: 20,457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.20 : 36,092.52 = 14,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.20/36,092.52 = 14,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.20x = 36,092.52 × 14,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.20x = 535,133,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,133,688.13/26,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.59

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