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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.44, 36,246.66 and 14,936.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.44, 36,246.66 and 14,936.46 is: 20,614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.44 : 36,246.66 = 14,936.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.44/36,246.66 = 14,936.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.44x = 36,246.66 × 14,936.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.44x = 541,396,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,396,787.22/26,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,614.09

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