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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.69, 36,224.63 and 14,918.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.69, 36,224.63 and 14,918.69 is: 20,587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.69 : 36,224.63 = 14,918.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.69/36,224.63 = 14,918.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.69x = 36,224.63 × 14,918.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.69x = 540,423,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,423,844.21/26,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,587.04

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