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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.50, 36,094.89 and 14,829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.50, 36,094.89 and 14,829.18 is: 20,459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.50 : 36,094.89 = 14,829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.50/36,094.89 = 14,829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.50x = 36,094.89 × 14,829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.50x = 535,257,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,257,620.89/26,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.75

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