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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162, 36,095.58 and 14,829.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162, 36,095.58 and 14,829.68 is: 20,460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162 : 36,095.58 = 14,829.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162/36,095.58 = 14,829.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162x = 36,095.58 × 14,829.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162x = 535,285,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,285,900.81/26,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.44

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