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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.80, 36,210.98 and 14,908.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.80, 36,210.98 and 14,908.81 is: 20,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.80 : 36,210.98 = 14,908.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.80/36,210.98 = 14,908.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.80x = 36,210.98 × 14,908.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.80x = 539,862,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,862,546.19/26,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.40

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