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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.08, 36,197.51 and 14,745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.08, 36,197.51 and 14,745.72 is: 20,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.08 : 36,197.51 = 14,745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.08/36,197.51 = 14,745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.08x = 36,197.51 × 14,745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.08x = 533,758,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,758,273.43/26,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,346.77

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