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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.83, 36,100.98 and 14,520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.83, 36,100.98 and 14,520.35 is: 20,036.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.83 : 36,100.98 = 14,520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.83/36,100.98 = 14,520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.83x = 36,100.98 × 14,520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.83x = 524,198,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,198,955.20/26,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,036.78

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