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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.12, 36,241.64 and 14,931.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.12, 36,241.64 and 14,931.07 is: 20,604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.12 : 36,241.64 = 14,931.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.12/36,241.64 = 14,931.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.12x = 36,241.64 × 14,931.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.12x = 541,126,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,126,463.75/26,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.04

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