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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.64, 36,211.65 and 14,758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.64, 36,211.65 and 14,758.26 is: 20,365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.64 : 36,211.65 = 14,758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.64/36,211.65 = 14,758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.64x = 36,211.65 × 14,758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.64x = 534,420,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,420,871.94/26,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.38

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