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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,198.99, 36,158.34 and 14,871.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,198.99, 36,158.34 and 14,871.29 is: 20,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,198.99 : 36,158.34 = 14,871.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,198.99/36,158.34 = 14,871.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,198.99x = 36,158.34 × 14,871.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,198.99x = 537,721,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,721,160.06/26,198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.50

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