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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.28, 36,243.92 and 14,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.28, 36,243.92 and 14,933.88 is: 20,613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.28 : 36,243.92 = 14,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.28/36,243.92 = 14,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.28x = 36,243.92 × 14,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.28x = 541,262,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,262,352.01/26,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.02

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