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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.37, 36,233.72 and 14,925.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.37, 36,233.72 and 14,925.29 is: 20,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.37 : 36,233.72 = 14,925.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.37/36,233.72 = 14,925.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.37x = 36,233.72 × 14,925.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.37x = 540,798,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,798,522.98/26,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.07

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