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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.92, 36,242.82 and 14,934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.92, 36,242.82 and 14,934.04 is: 20,612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.92 : 36,242.82 = 14,934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.92/36,242.82 = 14,934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.92x = 36,242.82 × 14,934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.92x = 541,251,723.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,251,723.59/26,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,612.89

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