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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.91, 36,233.11 and 14,924.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.91, 36,233.11 and 14,924.83 is: 20,595.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.91 : 36,233.11 = 14,924.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.91/36,233.11 = 14,924.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.91x = 36,233.11 × 14,924.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.91x = 540,772,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,772,751.33/26,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.45

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