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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.53, 36,240.62 and 14,934.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.53, 36,240.62 and 14,934.33 is: 20,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.53 : 36,240.62 = 14,934.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.53/36,240.62 = 14,934.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.53x = 36,240.62 × 14,934.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.53x = 541,229,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,229,303.81/26,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.64

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