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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.13, 36,238.08 and 14,929.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.13, 36,238.08 and 14,929.43 is: 20,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.13 : 36,238.08 = 14,929.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.13/36,238.08 = 14,929.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.13x = 36,238.08 × 14,929.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.13x = 541,013,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,013,697.50/26,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.10

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