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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.04, 36,216.84 and 14,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.04, 36,216.84 and 14,913.04 is: 20,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.04 : 36,216.84 = 14,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.04/36,216.84 = 14,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.04x = 36,216.84 × 14,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.04x = 540,103,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,103,183.59/26,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.25

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