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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.40, 36,232.41 and 14,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.40, 36,232.41 and 14,924.33 is: 20,594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.40 : 36,232.41 = 14,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.40/36,232.41 = 14,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.40x = 36,232.41 × 14,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.40x = 540,744,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,744,352.31/26,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.76

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