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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.41, 36,101.98 and 14,831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.41, 36,101.98 and 14,831.95 is: 20,467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.41 : 36,101.98 = 14,831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.41/36,101.98 = 14,831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.41x = 36,101.98 × 14,831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.41x = 535,462,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,462,762.26/26,161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.66

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