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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.66, 36,239.63 and 14,929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.66, 36,239.63 and 14,929.58 is: 20,601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.66 : 36,239.63 = 14,929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.66/36,239.63 = 14,929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.66x = 36,239.63 × 14,929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.66x = 541,042,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,042,455.26/26,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.99

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