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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.92, 36,251.10 and 14,940.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.92, 36,251.10 and 14,940.06 is: 20,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.92 : 36,251.10 = 14,940.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.92/36,251.10 = 14,940.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.92x = 36,251.10 × 14,940.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.92x = 541,593,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,593,609.07/26,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.20

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