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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.44, 36,213.53 and 14,912.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.44, 36,213.53 and 14,912.45 is: 20,580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.44 : 36,213.53 = 14,912.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.44/36,213.53 = 14,912.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.44x = 36,213.53 × 14,912.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.44x = 540,032,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,032,623.20/26,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.95

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