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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.65, 36,212.23 and 14,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.65, 36,212.23 and 14,756.34 is: 20,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.65 : 36,212.23 = 14,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.65/36,212.23 = 14,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.65x = 36,212.23 × 14,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.65x = 534,359,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,359,978.04/26,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.27

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