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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.38, 36,226.96 and 14,920.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.38, 36,226.96 and 14,920.38 is: 20,589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.38 : 36,226.96 = 14,920.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.38/36,226.96 = 14,920.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.38x = 36,226.96 × 14,920.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.38x = 540,519,828.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,519,828.31/26,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.37

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