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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.56, 36,217.50 and 14,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.56, 36,217.50 and 14,913.54 is: 20,579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.56 : 36,217.50 = 14,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.56/36,217.50 = 14,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.56x = 36,217.50 × 14,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.56x = 540,131,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,131,134.95/26,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.91

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