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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.69, 36,235.69 and 14,926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.69, 36,235.69 and 14,926.70 is: 20,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.69 : 36,235.69 = 14,926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.69/36,235.69 = 14,926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.69x = 36,235.69 × 14,926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.69x = 540,879,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,879,327.20/26,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.11

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