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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.41, 36,199.51 and 14,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.41, 36,199.51 and 14,901.63 is: 20,563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.41 : 36,199.51 = 14,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.41/36,199.51 = 14,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.41x = 36,199.51 × 14,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.41x = 539,431,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,431,666.95/26,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.56

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