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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.10, 36,228.80 and 14,922.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.10, 36,228.80 and 14,922.07 is: 20,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.10 : 36,228.80 = 14,922.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.10/36,228.80 = 14,922.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.10x = 36,228.80 × 14,922.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.10x = 540,608,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,608,508.47/26,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.97

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