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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.04, 36,218.34 and 14,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.04, 36,218.34 and 14,915.28 is: 20,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.04 : 36,218.34 = 14,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.04/36,218.34 = 14,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.04x = 36,218.34 × 14,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.04x = 540,206,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,206,682.24/26,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.41

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