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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.80, 36,212.35 and 14,909.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.80, 36,212.35 and 14,909.81 is: 20,574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.80 : 36,212.35 = 14,909.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.80/36,212.35 = 14,909.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.80x = 36,212.35 × 14,909.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.80x = 539,919,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,919,258.15/26,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.78

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