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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.70, 36,098.92 and 14,830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.70, 36,098.92 and 14,830.38 is: 20,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.70 : 36,098.92 = 14,830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.70/36,098.92 = 14,830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.70x = 36,098.92 × 14,830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.70x = 535,360,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,360,701.19/26,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.88

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