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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.29, 36,195.28 and 14,898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.29, 36,195.28 and 14,898.75 is: 20,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.29 : 36,195.28 = 14,898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.29/36,195.28 = 14,898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.29x = 36,195.28 × 14,898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.29x = 539,264,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,264,246.92/26,229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.62

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