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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.89, 36,240.99 and 14,932.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.89, 36,240.99 and 14,932.29 is: 20,607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.89 : 36,240.99 = 14,932.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.89/36,240.99 = 14,932.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.89x = 36,240.99 × 14,932.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.89x = 541,160,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,160,972.57/26,260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.11

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