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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.88, 36,210.61 and 14,757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.88, 36,210.61 and 14,757.51 is: 20,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.88 : 36,210.61 = 14,757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.88/36,210.61 = 14,757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.88x = 36,210.61 × 14,757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.88x = 534,378,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,378,420.73/26,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.35

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