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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.39, 36,241.68 and 14,932.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.39, 36,241.68 and 14,932.79 is: 20,607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.39 : 36,241.68 = 14,932.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.39/36,241.68 = 14,932.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.39x = 36,241.68 × 14,932.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.39x = 541,189,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,189,396.69/26,261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.80

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