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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.64, 36,244.08 and 14,621.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.64, 36,244.08 and 14,621.04 is: 20,178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.64 : 36,244.08 = 14,621.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.64/36,244.08 = 14,621.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.64x = 36,244.08 × 14,621.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.64x = 529,926,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,926,143.44/26,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.71

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