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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.07, 36,209.49 and 14,756.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.07, 36,209.49 and 14,756.70 is: 20,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.07 : 36,209.49 = 14,756.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.07/36,209.49 = 14,756.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.07x = 36,209.49 × 14,756.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.07x = 534,332,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,332,430.04/26,240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.22

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