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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.60, 36,221.82 and 14,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.60, 36,221.82 and 14,917.80 is: 20,585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.60 : 36,221.82 = 14,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.60/36,221.82 = 14,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.60x = 36,221.82 × 14,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.60x = 540,349,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,349,866.40/26,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.85

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