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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.15, 36,212.91 and 14,756.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.15, 36,212.91 and 14,756.84 is: 20,362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.15 : 36,212.91 = 14,756.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.15/36,212.91 = 14,756.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.15x = 36,212.91 × 14,756.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.15x = 534,387,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,387,937.74/26,243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.95

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