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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.92, 36,242.36 and 14,933.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.92, 36,242.36 and 14,933.28 is: 20,608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.92 : 36,242.36 = 14,933.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.92/36,242.36 = 14,933.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.92x = 36,242.36 × 14,933.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.92x = 541,217,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,217,309.74/26,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.44

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