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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.60, 36,229.49 and 14,922.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.60, 36,229.49 and 14,922.57 is: 20,593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.60 : 36,229.49 = 14,922.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.60/36,229.49 = 14,922.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.60x = 36,229.49 × 14,922.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.60x = 540,636,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,636,919.44/26,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.66

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