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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.56, 36,218.88 and 14,914.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.56, 36,218.88 and 14,914.54 is: 20,581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.56 : 36,218.88 = 14,914.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.56/36,218.88 = 14,914.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.56x = 36,218.88 × 14,914.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.56x = 540,187,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,187,934.52/26,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.29

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