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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.70, 36,209.55 and 14,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.70, 36,209.55 and 14,913.70 is: 20,576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.70 : 36,209.55 = 14,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.70/36,209.55 = 14,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.70x = 36,209.55 × 14,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.70x = 540,018,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,018,365.84/26,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.28

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