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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.35, 36,200.88 and 14,902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.35, 36,200.88 and 14,902.82 is: 20,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.35 : 36,200.88 = 14,902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.35/36,200.88 = 14,902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.35x = 36,200.88 × 14,902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.35x = 539,495,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,495,198.48/26,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.24

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