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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.38, 36,095.42 and 14,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.38, 36,095.42 and 14,826.52 is: 20,458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.38 : 36,095.42 = 14,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.38/36,095.42 = 14,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.38x = 36,095.42 × 14,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.38x = 535,169,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,169,466.54/26,159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.03

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