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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.99, 36,208.89 and 14,909.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.99, 36,208.89 and 14,909.76 is: 20,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.99 : 36,208.89 = 14,909.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.99/36,208.89 = 14,909.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.99x = 36,208.89 × 14,909.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.99x = 539,865,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,865,859.77/26,235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.30

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