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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.77, 36,210.90 and 14,908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.77, 36,210.90 and 14,908.69 is: 20,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.77 : 36,210.90 = 14,908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.77/36,210.90 = 14,908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.77x = 36,210.90 × 14,908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.77x = 539,857,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,857,100.03/26,240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.22

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