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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.39, 36,212.68 and 14,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.39, 36,212.68 and 14,759.01 is: 20,366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.39 : 36,212.68 = 14,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.39/36,212.68 = 14,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.39x = 36,212.68 × 14,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.39x = 534,463,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,463,306.25/26,242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.41

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