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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.11, 36,231.99 and 14,924.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.11, 36,231.99 and 14,924.03 is: 20,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.11 : 36,231.99 = 14,924.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.11/36,231.99 = 14,924.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.11x = 36,231.99 × 14,924.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.11x = 540,727,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,727,396.30/26,256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.34

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