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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.91, 36,204.24 and 14,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.91, 36,204.24 and 14,903.91 is: 20,566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.91 : 36,204.24 = 14,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.91/36,204.24 = 14,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.91x = 36,204.24 × 14,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.91x = 539,584,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,584,790.47/26,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.65

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