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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.40, 36,233.79 and 14,925.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.40, 36,233.79 and 14,925.33 is: 20,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.40 : 36,233.79 = 14,925.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.40/36,233.79 = 14,925.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.40x = 36,233.79 × 14,925.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.40x = 540,801,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,801,272.90/26,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.15

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