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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.92, 36,102.66 and 14,832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.92, 36,102.66 and 14,832.45 is: 20,468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.92 : 36,102.66 = 14,832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.92/36,102.66 = 14,832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.92x = 36,102.66 × 14,832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.92x = 535,490,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,490,899.32/26,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.33

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