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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.61, 36,203.88 and 14,904.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.61, 36,203.88 and 14,904.73 is: 20,568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.61 : 36,203.88 = 14,904.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.61/36,203.88 = 14,904.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.61x = 36,203.88 × 14,904.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.61x = 539,608,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,608,953.85/26,234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.59

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