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The sum of 4 consecutive even integers is 36, what is the 3rd largest integer in the set?

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smallest #= x
2nd smallest #= x+2
3rd smallest #= x+4
largest #= x+6
x+x+2+x+4+x+6=36
4x+12=36
4x=24
x=6
3rd largest integer= x+2
6+2=8
The 3rd largest consecutive even integer is...
8
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