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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.43, 36,242.64 and 14,932.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.43, 36,242.64 and 14,932.35 is: 20,606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.43 : 36,242.64 = 14,932.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.43/36,242.64 = 14,932.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.43x = 36,242.64 × 14,932.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.43x = 541,187,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,187,785.40/26,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.92

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