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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.38, 36,103.77 and 14,831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.38, 36,103.77 and 14,831.46 is: 20,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.38 : 36,103.77 = 14,831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.38/36,103.77 = 14,831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.38x = 36,103.77 × 14,831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.38x = 535,471,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,471,620.60/26,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.02

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