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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.03, 36,102.06 and 14,832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.03, 36,102.06 and 14,832.67 is: 20,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.03 : 36,102.06 = 14,832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.03/36,102.06 = 14,832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.03x = 36,102.06 × 14,832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.03x = 535,489,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,489,942.30/26,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.99

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