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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.41, 36,099.22 and 14,829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.41, 36,099.22 and 14,829.94 is: 20,464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.41 : 36,099.22 = 14,829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.41/36,099.22 = 14,829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.41x = 36,099.22 × 14,829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.41x = 535,349,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,349,266.65/26,159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.88

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