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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.88, 36,227.65 and 14,920.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.88, 36,227.65 and 14,920.87 is: 20,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.88 : 36,227.65 = 14,920.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.88/36,227.65 = 14,920.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.88x = 36,227.65 × 14,920.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.88x = 540,548,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,548,056.06/26,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.05

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