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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.58, 36,242.96 and 14,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.58, 36,242.96 and 14,934.32 is: 20,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.58 : 36,242.96 = 14,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.58/36,242.96 = 14,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.58x = 36,242.96 × 14,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.58x = 541,263,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,263,818.51/26,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.91

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