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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.79, 36,217.87 and 14,913.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.79, 36,217.87 and 14,913.79 is: 20,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.79 : 36,217.87 = 14,913.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.79/36,217.87 = 14,913.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.79x = 36,217.87 × 14,913.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.79x = 540,145,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,145,707.43/26,245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.28

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