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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.16, 36,098.34 and 14,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.16, 36,098.34 and 14,981 is: 20,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.16 : 36,098.34 = 14,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.16/36,098.34 = 14,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.16x = 36,098.34 × 14,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.16x = 540,789,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,789,231.54/26,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.45

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