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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.55, 36,210.63 and 14,908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.55, 36,210.63 and 14,908.56 is: 20,573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.55 : 36,210.63 = 14,908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.55/36,210.63 = 14,908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.55x = 36,210.63 × 14,908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.55x = 539,848,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,848,349.99/26,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.06

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