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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.55, 36,209.25 and 14,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.55, 36,209.25 and 14,907.56 is: 20,571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.55 : 36,209.25 = 14,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.55/36,209.25 = 14,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.55x = 36,209.25 × 14,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.55x = 539,791,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,791,385.88/26,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.67

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