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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.91, 36,202.10 and 14,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.91, 36,202.10 and 14,907.63 is: 20,568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.91 : 36,202.10 = 14,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.91/36,202.10 = 14,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.91x = 36,202.10 × 14,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.91x = 539,687,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,687,437.48/26,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.99

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