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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.93, 36,209.73 and 14,907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.93, 36,209.73 and 14,907.85 is: 20,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.93 : 36,209.73 = 14,907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.93/36,209.73 = 14,907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.93x = 36,209.73 × 14,907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.93x = 539,809,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,809,249.42/26,239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.06

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