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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.91, 36,098.54 and 14,829.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.91, 36,098.54 and 14,829.45 is: 20,464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.91 : 36,098.54 = 14,829.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.91/36,098.54 = 14,829.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.91x = 36,098.54 × 14,829.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.91x = 535,321,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,321,419.86/26,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.21

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