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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.78, 36,096.06 and 14,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.78, 36,096.06 and 14,829.58 is: 20,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.78 : 36,096.06 = 14,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.78/36,096.06 = 14,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.78x = 36,096.06 × 14,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.78x = 535,289,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,289,409.45/26,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,463.09

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