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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.49, 36,234.95 and 14,929.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.49, 36,234.95 and 14,929.01 is: 20,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.49 : 36,234.95 = 14,929.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.49/36,234.95 = 14,929.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.49x = 36,234.95 × 14,929.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.49x = 540,951,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,951,810.96/26,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.24

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