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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.66, 36,232.74 and 14,924.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.66, 36,232.74 and 14,924.58 is: 20,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.66 : 36,232.74 = 14,924.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.66/36,232.74 = 14,924.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.66x = 36,232.74 × 14,924.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.66x = 540,758,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,758,245.59/26,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.09

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