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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.27, 36,211.59 and 14,909.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.27, 36,211.59 and 14,909.19 is: 20,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.27 : 36,211.59 = 14,909.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.27/36,211.59 = 14,909.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.27x = 36,211.59 × 14,909.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.27x = 539,885,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,885,475.51/26,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.91

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