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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.66, 36,241.01 and 14,930.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.66, 36,241.01 and 14,930.58 is: 20,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.66 : 36,241.01 = 14,930.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.66/36,241.01 = 14,930.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.66x = 36,241.01 × 14,930.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.66x = 541,099,299.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,099,299.09/26,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.37

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