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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.91, 36,229.08 and 14,922.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.91, 36,229.08 and 14,922.48 is: 20,593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.91 : 36,229.08 = 14,922.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.91/36,229.08 = 14,922.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.91x = 36,229.08 × 14,922.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.91x = 540,627,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,627,721.72/26,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.06

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