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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.70, 36,210.39 and 14,910.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.70, 36,210.39 and 14,910.12 is: 20,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.70 : 36,210.39 = 14,910.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.70/36,210.39 = 14,910.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.70x = 36,210.39 × 14,910.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.70x = 539,901,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,901,204.23/26,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.52

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