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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.92, 36,235.92 and 14,929.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.92, 36,235.92 and 14,929.03 is: 20,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.92 : 36,235.92 = 14,929.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.92/36,235.92 = 14,929.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.92x = 36,235.92 × 14,929.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.92x = 540,967,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,967,136.76/26,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.98

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