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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.85, 36,209.68 and 14,907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.85, 36,209.68 and 14,907.85 is: 20,572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.85 : 36,209.68 = 14,907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.85/36,209.68 = 14,907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.85x = 36,209.68 × 14,907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.85x = 539,808,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,808,434.05/26,239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.09

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