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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.24, 36,241.79 and 14,931.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.24, 36,241.79 and 14,931.16 is: 20,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.24 : 36,241.79 = 14,931.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.24/36,241.79 = 14,931.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.24x = 36,241.79 × 14,931.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.24x = 541,131,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,131,965.18/26,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.16

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