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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.90, 36,233.08 and 14,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.90, 36,233.08 and 14,924.82 is: 20,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.90 : 36,233.08 = 14,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.90/36,233.08 = 14,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.90x = 36,233.08 × 14,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.90x = 540,772,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,772,197.05/26,256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.43

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