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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.92, 36,103.98 and 14,830.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.92, 36,103.98 and 14,830.82 is: 20,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.92 : 36,103.98 = 14,830.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.92/36,103.98 = 14,830.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.92x = 36,103.98 × 14,830.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.92x = 535,451,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,451,628.66/26,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.27

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