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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.70, 36,101.94 and 14,829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.70, 36,101.94 and 14,829.96 is: 20,463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.70 : 36,101.94 = 14,829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.70/36,101.94 = 14,829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.70x = 36,101.94 × 14,829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.70x = 535,390,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,390,326.12/26,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,463.88

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