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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.40, 36,237.54 and 14,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.40, 36,237.54 and 14,929.80 is: 20,603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.40 : 36,237.54 = 14,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.40/36,237.54 = 14,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.40x = 36,237.54 × 14,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.40x = 541,019,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,019,224.69/26,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.66

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