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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.09, 36,243.65 and 14,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.09, 36,243.65 and 14,934.82 is: 20,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.09 : 36,243.65 = 14,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.09/36,243.65 = 14,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.09x = 36,243.65 × 14,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.09x = 541,292,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,292,207.67/26,264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.60

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